Grilled Cod
Tender cod is coated in a Cajun spice rub with lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper, then grilled over hot coals while basted with a bright lemon-butter sauce. Chopped green onion adds a fresh, savory finish, making this a simple choice for a warm-weather lunch or dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Cod, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Stack charcoal briquettes into a grill in a pyramid shape. If desired, drizzle the coals lightly with lighter fluid and allow them to soak for 1 minute before lighting them with a match. Allow the fire to spread to all the coals, about 10 minutes, before spreading the briquettes out in the grill; let the coals burn until a thin layer of white ash covers them. Lightly oil the grates.
- 3
Season both sides of cod fillets with Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set the fillets aside on a plate.
- 4
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in lemon juice and green onion. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Grill cod fillets on the preheated grill until browned and flaky, about 3 minutes per side, basting frequently with the butter mixture while grilling.
- 6
Allow cod to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 159.67 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 20.35 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 6.49 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.3 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.03 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.95 mg High 22%
- Sodium 465.47 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 526.39 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 4.46 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 15.74 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Cod is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 9 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 159.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Cod?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 9 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. The full list of 9 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 159.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Grilled Cod healthy?
- Grilled Cod has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 159.67 calories and 20.35 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 465.47 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.03 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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