Grilled cast-iron skillet cod fillets
2
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Mild cod fillets cook perfectly in this recipe. The key is to preheat the skillet for a few minutes on the grill so that the fish doesn’t hit a cold pan. A small amount of butter enhances the cod, giving it a crab-like sweetness that’s complemented beautifully with an herby gremolata topping.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Kosher salt
½ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Garlic powder
¼ tsp
Smoked paprika
¼ tsp
Uncooked Atlantic cod
24 oz
Unsalted butter
1½ Tbsp
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s)
Lemon zest
1 tsp
Garlic
1 clove(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 425°F). Place a cast-iron skillet on the grill rack, close the lid, and preheat the pan for 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat both sides of the fillets with cooking spray; sprinkle the top of the fillets evenly with the spice mixture. Carefully add the fillets to the hot skillet on the grill; drizzle with the butter. Close the grill lid; cook until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, combine the parsley, lemon zest, and garlic; sprinkle evenly over the fillets.
4
Serving size: 1 fillet and 1 tbsp gremolata
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