Baked Turmeric Cod Cakes with Avocado-Lime Yogurt Sauce

These cod cakes skip the deep fryer entirely, baking instead until golden while staying tender inside. Flaked cod is mixed with egg, breadcrumbs, scallion, and a good dose of turmeric and ginger, then served alongside a cool, creamy avocado-lime yogurt sauce for dipping.

Cod is a lean source of protein, and while it's milder in omega-3s than fattier fish, the turmeric and ginger folded into the mixture keep the anti-inflammatory intent clear and genuine. Avocado in the dipping sauce adds healthy monounsaturated fats, and using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise keeps the sauce lighter while still creamy.

This is an easy weeknight dinner that also works well as a starter or snack, and the cakes hold together nicely for leftovers the next day.