Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod Recipe | A Spicy Perspective (2024)

Lemon Pepper Grilled CodRecipe– How to grill perfect cod, halibut, grouper, or your favoritewhite fishfor a healthy, light, and flavorful summer dish. You’ll love these easy tips for grilling cod in foil withlemon pepper!

Grilled… Not Baked 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 terrificallyhealthy and heartylean protein to have in your weekly menu rotation. Serve quick grilled fish for a last-minute busy weeknight meal,oras 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 marinatedGrilled SalmonandGrilled 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, butdoesinclude one of the most crave-worthy summer flavors: lemon pepper!

Easy Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod

ThisLemon Pepper Grilled Codrecipe 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 thatdoesn’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!

What Ingredients You Need for Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod

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 grillgrouper,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 thethicknessof 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 Grouperin 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-upwayeasier. 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

1. First, preheat the grill to medium (can be a gas or charcoal grill). It will not take you long to prepare the fish!
2. Next, lay 4 large squares of foil on the countertop. Cut the butter into 4 sections and slice the lemon into rounds. Placeone tablespoon of butter and one lemon slicein the center of each piece of foil.
3. Be sure tothoroughly yet gentlypat each fish fillet dry with a paper towel. Then lay one fillet over the slices of butter and lemon on each piece of foil.
4. In a small bowl, mix the lemon pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle generously it over the top of each fish fillet.
5. Pull the two opposite sides of the foil up over the cod, and fold the foil down twice to seal the top tomake a pouch. Then flatten and fold the two ends together, twice, to make the foil packetsairtight. You want to make sure all of the steam and flavor stays locked inside!
6. Place the aluminum foil packets on the hot grill, and cover the grill for8-10 minuteswhile the fish cooks.
7. Promptly remove the fish from the grill when done. Once the foil is cool enough to touch, open the packets and serve warm. Salt and black pepper to taste if needed.

Pro Tip:Perfect white fish should beslightly opaqueand easily flake with a fork when done.

We hope your family enjoys this zesty, juicy Lemon Pepper Cod Grilled in foil all summer long!

Get the Complete Printable Lemon Pepper Grilled Cod (Halibut or Grouper) in Foil Recipe Below. Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

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 isnot necessaryto thaw frozen cod before grilling. Justadd a few minutesto 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 withRoasted Cauliflower Rice, a green salad,roasted green beans, or a side of grilled orroasted veggies.

Looking for More Summer Grilling and Seafood Recipes?

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• 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
• Best Grilled Vegetable Marinade with Carrots and asparagus
• Oven Roasted Broccoli
• Caribbean Cabbage Slaw

Check the printable recipe card below for the prep time, cook time, total time, and nutrition information including calories, carbohydrates, and vitamin percentages.