Description
A healthy and flavorful grilled cod recipe cooked in foil packets with cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and lemon. This one-packet meal offers restaurant-quality taste with minimal cleanup and no fishy smell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) fresh or thawed frozen cod fillets, thick-cut and patted dry
- 2 large sheets heavy-duty aluminum foil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint (170g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (80g) kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup (70g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 large lemon (half juiced, half sliced into rounds)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley and oregano mix)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your charcoal or gas grill for indirect heat. For charcoal, push coals to one side; for gas, turn one burner to high and leave the other off.
- Prepare ingredients by halving tomatoes, pitting and halving olives, mincing garlic, and crumbling feta.
- Place a cod fillet in the center of each foil sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic.
- Nestle cherry tomatoes and olives around the fish. Crumble feta over everything. Squeeze lemon juice over the packet and place lemon slices on top.
- Fold the foil tightly to create sealed packets, ensuring no steam can escape. Patch any holes with extra foil.
- Place packets on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat). Close the lid and grill for 12-15 minutes without opening.
- Check for doneness: fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Pat the fish dry to ensure proper texture. Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing. Cook over indirect heat to avoid burning. Do not open the grill lid during cooking to trap steam. If using frozen cod, ensure it is completely thawed and dried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with ve
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: grilled cod, foil packet dinner, healthy seafood, mediterranean diet, easy grilling, one-pot meal, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, gluten-free