Grilled Cod
Grilled cod with a Cajun spice rub is basted with lemon-butter sauce as it cooks over hot coals on the grill. Perfect for a simple but tasty summer meal.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Season both sides of cod fillets with Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. Set fillets aside on a plate.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in lemon juice and green onion, and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Grill cod fillets on the preheated grill until browned and flaky, about 3 minutes per side, basting frequently with butter mixture while grilling.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Allow cod to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)