By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
67 cal · 20 min
Dilled Fish Fillets
Recipe GLPR3b262f26215d2c
A simple, light preparation of tender fish fillets seasoned with fresh dill and bright lemon. This versatile dish can be prepared quickly using either a microwave or skillet method, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. The subtle herbaceous dill complements the delicate fish beautifully.
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Ingredients
1 pound frozen haddock or cod fillets
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Microwave Method: Arrange frozen fish fillets in a microwave-safe dish, spacing them evenly. Drizzle the lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the dish loosely with a paper towel or microwave-safe lid to prevent splattering. Microwave on high power for 4–6 minutes, depending on fillet thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
Skillet Method: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Thaw the fish fillets slightly if desired for more even cooking, or cook from frozen.
Place the fillets in the hot skillet and immediately drizzle with lemon juice. Season generously with dried dill, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring gently or turning fillets once halfway through, until the fish becomes opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
Transfer the cooked fillets to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Fresh haddock is consistently available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart's fish counters at $8–12 per pound, yielding roughly $4–6 per serving for a fillet-based dish. Lemon, dill, salt, and pepper are staple pantry items everywhere in Charlotte with no special stops required. The stated 20 minutes is honest if the fillets arrive thawed and thin; thicker cuts may need 25 minutes, but this is straightforward broil-or-pan work with no hidden prep. The dish feeds four easily, needs no babysitting once the fish hits heat, and leftovers reheat gently in a low oven or microwave without drying out badly. A clean, efficient weeknight winner with real local appeal given the coast's fresh supply.
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