Dinner for 5
Saffron Lemon Cod
Cod fillets bake under a saffron yogurt coating with lemon zest, juice, and extract for a bright savory finish.
$13.40for 4 servings
$3.35 per serving$13.40 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilySide dishesDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $12.33Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.74 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
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Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 generous pinches of best-quality saffron
- 2 tbsp thick greek yogurt
- 1 unwaxed lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tsp lemon extract
- 800 g 1kg skinless cod fillets
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon of warm water for 2 minutes.
- Stir the saffron water, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract in a small bowl.
- Place the cod in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread the yogurt mixture over it.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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