If you and seafood aren't always on the best of terms, cod just may be the water-dweller to win your favor. Cod is mild in flavor (i.e. - not an extremely "fishy" fish) but has a rich, dense, meaty texture. While we're bragging about it, let's not forget to mention that cod is loaded with vitamins and good-for-you omego-3 fatty acids.
We preserved the "goodness" of the cod by keeping it simple: a dab of herby compound butter, a flavorsome Traeger roasting and it's ready. Quick and streamlined for a fresh, delicious dinner on your table in under 30 minutes.
ROASTED COD WITH MEYER LEMON-HERB BUTTER
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 12 to 15 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Alder, Mesquite or Oak
SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 Meyer lemon, zested and juiced (you could substitute a regular lemon)
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, parsley, basil, or chives
2 teaspoons Traeger Salmon Shake (or substitute another Traeger rub, or salt and coarsely ground black pepper)
1-1/2 to 2 pounds cod fillets
3 tablespoons limoncello, dry sherry, sake, or white wine
PREPARATION
Start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (about 5 minutes). Preheat grill to 400 degrees F or High, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
While the grill is getting hot, make the compound butter. Combine the butter, lemon zest and juice, the garlic, herbs, and the Traeger Salmon Shake. Refrigerate if not using right away.
Use a tablespoon of the butter to grease a heat-proof baking dish. Arrange the cod fillets in a single layer in the baking dish and drizzle with the limoncello. Dot evenly with bits of the compound butter.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
Spoon some of the sauce over each serving and eat up!
PRINTABLE RECIPE:
Roasted Cod with Meyer Lemon Herb Butter Recipe.docx (12.06 kb)