Why We Love This Grilled Lemon Pepper Cod Recipe
I don’t think there is a more perfect dish for a light summer dinner, than grilled fish. Simple to prepare and cook in just minutes, a good piece of fish is a terrifically healthy and hearty lean protein to have in your weekly menu rotation. Serve quick grilled fish for a last-minute busy weeknight meal, or as an impressive yet super easy dinner party star. Plus, grilling fish outdoors during the warmer months helps to keep your kitchen much cooler. Yes, please! Some of our favorite summer grilled fish recipes include this marinated Grilled Salmon and Grilled Grouper with Orange and Olives. These are wonderfully fast and delicious to make; however, I wanted to create a recipe that was so effortless that it doesn’t even require a simple marinade, but does include one of the most crave-worthy summer flavors: lemon pepper!
Easy Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod
This Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod recipe is bright, tangy, buttery seafood perfection. Using just a few pantry staples and foil, it is simple to create incredible flavor and ultra-moist fish that doesn’t stick to the grill. From start to finish this dish only takes about 15 minutes and a handful of basic ingredients. It will definitely be your new go-to, no-fuss guide for grilling tender and flaky fish every single time!
Ingredients You Need
Here are the few ingredients used in this recipe:
Cod Fillets – or preferred white fish Butter – or ghee to make paleo Lemon – to enhance the tangy, bright flavor of the lemon pepper seasoning Spices: lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika
While we use cod in this post, feel free to grill grouper, halibut, or your favorite white fish. Lemon pepper seasoning goes well with all of these varieties! You’ll just want to slightly adjust cook times depending on the thickness of the fish filets you use.
How Do You Keep Fish From Sticking to the Grill?
The secret to incredibly moist, flaky fish is to grill Lemon Pepper Cod, Halibut, or Grouper in foil. By sealing the fish filets in foil with butter and fresh lemon, the cod is gently steamed by the heat and is therefore much less likely to be overcooked by the grill. Not only is grilling fish in foil more fool-proof for getting the perfect cook, but this method also makes clean-up way easier. There’s no fish stuck to the grill grates to scrape off; you simply toss the foil in the trash when you’re done!
How to Make Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod in Foil
Instructions Pro Tip: Perfect white fish should be slightly opaque and easily flake with a fork when done. We hope your family enjoys this zesty, juicy Lemon Pepper Cod Grilled in foil all summer long!
How To Store Leftover Grilled Fish in the Refrigerator?
You can keep these leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Can I Store Cod in the Freezer?
You can keep this fish in the freezer for up to 6 months, knowing that the longer it is frozen the flavor and texture will lessen over time.
Can I Grill Frozen Cod Filet?
While fresh, non-frozen fish is preferred, it is not necessary to thaw frozen cod before grilling. Just add a few minutes to the cooking time indicated in this cod recipe to ensure the filets are properly cooked through.
What Can I Serve with Grilled Grouper, Cod, or Halibut?
We love Lemon Pepper Cod served right on top of rice or lentils for a complete and healthy meal. Enjoy this as a low-carb dish by serving with Roasted Cauliflower Rice, a green salad, roasted green beans, or a side of grilled or roasted veggies.
Looking for More Summer Grilling and Seafood Recipes?
Sweet and Sour Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Salsa 4-Ingredient Magic Grilled Chicken Breasts Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Fajita Butter Best Hamburger Patty Recipe Habanero Peach Grilled Chicken Wings Corn Crusted Fish Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Sauce Pan Fried Tilapia Southwest Skillet White Fish with Everything Seasoning Crust Best Grilled Vegetable Marinade with Carrots and asparagus Oven Roasted Broccoli Caribbean Cabbage Slaw
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