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Delish Grilled Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce

Delish Grilled Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce

Flaky grilled cod topped with a bright lemon-herb butter sauce. Fresh, light, and weeknight-friendly—on the table in just 22 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds cod fillets skinless if possible
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoons capers drained (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.25 teaspoons smoked paprika optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Clean and oil the grates or use a well-oiled grill basket.
  • Pat the cod dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Brush all over the fillets.
  • Grill the cod over direct heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning carefully with a thin spatula, until opaque and it flakes easily (internal temp 145°F).
  • While fish grills, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant, not browned.
  • Stir in lemon juice, parsley, dill, and capers. Cook 30 seconds more, then remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer cod to a platter and spoon lemon-herb sauce over the top. Rest 1 minute to absorb flavors.
  • Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

Notes

For easy handling, grill the cod in a well-oiled basket or on lightly oiled foil. Swap cod for haddock, halibut, or mahi-mahi. If using salted butter or capers, reduce added salt. Fish is done when it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.