Grilled Cod

Mild and flaky cod fillets are lightly seasoned with lemon pepper and grilled until they develop a beautiful char. This low-fat cooking method highlights the delicate sweetness of the fish without the need for heavy breading. It is a light and sophisticated main course that pairs perfectly with a fresh garden salad or roasted vegetables.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Mild and flaky cod fillets are lightly seasoned with lemon pepper and grilled until they develop a beautiful char. This low-fat cooking method highlights the delicate sweetness of the fish without the need for heavy breading. It is a light and sophisticated main course that pairs perfectly with a fresh garden salad or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Fillet Cod, cut
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 medium onion Green Onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Stack about 15 charcoal briquettes into a grill in a pyramid shape. If desired, drizzle coals lightly with lighter fluid and allow to soak for 1 minute before lighting coals with a match. Allow fire to spread to all coals, about 10 minutes, before spreading briquettes out into the grill; let coals burn until a thin layer of white ash covers the coals. Lightly oil the grates.
  2. Season both sides of cod with Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set fish aside on a plate. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in lemon juice and green onion, and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Place cod onto oiled grates and grill until fish is browned and flakes easily, about 3 minutes per side; baste with butter mixture frequently while grilling. Allow cod to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.

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