Grilled Cod
Grilled Cod features tender, flaky fillets seasoned with Cajun spice and lemon pepper, then basted on the grill with a buttery lemon and green onion sauce. The fish picks up a smoky char while staying moist, with bright citrus cutting through gentle heat. Ideal for a warm-weather dinner when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Stack about 15 charcoal briquettes in a pyramid inside the grill. If you like, lightly drizzle the coals with lighter fluid and let them soak for 1 minute before lighting them with a match. Let the fire spread to all the coals, about 10 minutes, then spread the briquettes out in the grill; let them burn until a thin layer of white ash covers the coals. Lightly oil the grates.
- 3
Season both sides of the cod fillets with Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set the fillets aside on a plate.
- 4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in the lemon juice and green onion, and cook until the onion softens, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Grill the cod fillets on the preheated grill until browned and flaky, about 3 minutes per side, basting frequently with the butter mixture while grilling.
- 6
Let the cod rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 257.95 kcal Moderate
- Protein 40.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.18 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.05 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 117.98 mg High
- Sodium 185.03 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.33 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.94 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 43.6 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1035.02 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 8.22 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grilled Cod is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 257.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cod?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Grilled Cod made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Green Onion, Lemon Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Cod?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Cod?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 257.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
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