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Grilled cod in foil topped with lemon slices.

Grilled Cod in Foil

This grilled cod in foil recipe is so easy to make and results in the most tender, flaky fish!
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Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 12 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • optional - additional chopped fresh herbs for serving like parsley, tarragon, or thyme

Instructions

  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat (365 degrees F).
  • Tear off several large squares of aluminum foil. There should be one for every cod fillet. Set the cod on the foil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the melted butter, diced shallot, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Brush the mixture across the fillets. 
    Cod topped with garlic butter on a piece of foil.
  • Place several lemon slices across the top of each fillet. 
    Lemon covered cod in foil.
  • Close the foil packets around the fish, crimping the foil so it creates a closed packet.
    A foil packet.
  • Reduce the grill heat to medium. Place the foil packets on the grill (not directly on top of a flame, indirect heat works best) and grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes apart. Fish should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
    Lemon grilled cod in foil.
  • Remove the packets from the grill and place the cod on plates. Top with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately. 

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Notes

Cooking Tips - If you use 4 to 6-ounce cod fillets, grill them for 8 minutes and then check the temperature. Larger pieces of cod will likely need the full 10 minutes of grill time.
Storage - Leftover cod will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Alternate Cooking Methods -If you don't have an outdoor grill to use for this recipe, you can bake the cod (in the foil packets) in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Check the temperature (fish should be 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer). Continue to bake till cod is fully cooked and flakes apart.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 586mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g