Grilled Cod with Herb Butter Recipe
Darling, this grilled cod with herb butter recipe is proof that dinner can be fabulous without you sacrificing manicure or sanity.
Smoky char hugs tender fillets, while herb butter drips like luxury spa treatment for your taste buds.
It’s light, bold, and elegant enough to serve with wine, even if you’re secretly eating in pajamas with messy bun chic.
The flavors balance like your credit card on payday—zesty, indulgent, and surprisingly satisfying.
So grab your tongs, pour yourself something bubbly, and grill cod like the glamorous kitchen queen you always knew you were.
Grilled Cod with Herb Butter Recipe
Grilled vegan cod coated with herby butter delivers smoky richness and garden-fresh flavor, perfect for effortless weeknights or stylish entertaining.
Ingredients
- Vegan cod fillets soy or pea protein-based – 4 (about 6 oz each)
- Vegan butter – 3 tbsp melted
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Fresh dill – 1 tsp chopped
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Pat vegan cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix melted vegan butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Brush fillets generously with herb butter mixture.
- Preheat grill to medium-high; oil grates lightly.
- Place cod on grill; cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden with char marks.
- Brush with leftover butter mixture during last minute for extra flavor.
- Remove, rest 2 minutes, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 245
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 14%
Additional Tips
- Grill lemon halves alongside for smoky citrus drizzle.
- Add chives or tarragon for extra herbal glamour.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or quinoa for a balanced goddess-approved meal.
