Description
Tender grilled cod cooked in foil and finished with a bright lemon butter garlic sauce for a light, flavorful, and fuss-free meal.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, sliced into coins
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (350–375°F).
- Place each cod fillet on a separate sheet of aluminum foil and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the cod evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, melted butter, and minced garlic.
- Brush the lemon butter sauce generously over each cod fillet.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices.
- Wrap the foil securely around the fish to form sealed packets.
- Place foil packets on the grill over indirect heat and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily.
- Carefully remove from the grill, unwrap, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use heavy-duty foil to prevent leaks.
Ghee can be substituted for butter for a Paleo-friendly option.
Add fresh herbs like dill or thyme for extra flavor.
Thin vegetables such as zucchini or asparagus can be added to the foil packets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg