Grilled Cod Recipes

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The only recipe you’ll need this summer is this Grilled Cajun Garlic Butter Cod because it’s insanely delicious, the cod is tender and juicy, and the flavor is spicy and buttery.

Try salmon, shrimp, and scallops all on the grill for a delicious flavor infusion and great texture!

Instructions
  1. Pat the cod dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle it with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, then rub it with the olive oil. …
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. …
  3. Place cod onto the preheated grill. …
  4. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod Recipe ⁠

Perfect Grilled Cod 🔗

This grilled cod is bursting with flavor from homemade blackened seasoning! Cod is the fish you didn’t know you loved; here’s how to grill it.

Prep: 15min

Total: 25min

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 112 calories, Sodium 123.5 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Protein 19.9 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 4-ounce cod fillets, (wild caught if possible)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons homemade blackened seasoning (medium hot) or seafood seasoning (mild)*

Instruction:

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Bring the cod to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Pat the cod dry with a clean towel. Rub it with the olive oil and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Then cover it with the homemade blackened seasoning or seafood seasoning on all sides.
  4. Grill the cod over indirect heat for 4 minutes, until it releases from the grates. Flip and cook another 2 to 4 minutes, until the internal temperature is 130 degrees (right when the cod starts to flake when pulled with a fork). Allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve.

FAQ

What goes well with grilled cod?

The 12 traditional pairings that go best with cod fish include coleslaw, zucchini fritters, French fries, Hush Puppies, lemon rice, asparagus, fried okra, and mac and cheese.

Is grilled cod good for you?

The best ways to eat cod are steamed, baked, or grilled. Cod is a healthy type of fish with many nutritional advantages. It is high in protein and low in fat, making it an excellent protein source. Cod is also high in vitamins and minerals that are essential to bodily functioning.

Does cod need to be marinated?

Cod lacks flavor if it isn’t marinated or seasoned in some way, but marinades don’t have to be laden with salt or fat; you can make a healthy one to make dinner tasty and healthy. If you stick to the suggested serving size of 3.5 ounces, cod will fit in any diet.

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