”GRILLED COD MARINATED IN A SPICY WHITE WINE WITH A SPLASH OF LEMON”
“Let’s not forget the grilled zucchini, which was lightly oiled with…? “Yes! Olive oil!” and had a very light sprinkle of freshly grounded black pepper and coarse salt.” Everything tastes so much better on the grill!
Speaking of veggies; there is a saying that goes; “An apple a day will keep the doctor away”, or something like that. Well it turns out that eating on1 serving a day of fruit or vegetables might actually add a year to your life span! Whoa!? Who would have taught eating stuff like veggies and fruit would be so beneficial to your health? This same study concluded that eating five serving of veggies or fruit might add three whole years to your life span! If I find that article again I will post some of the information somewhere in this blog. Never the less; the show must go on… Here is the “GRILLED COD MARINATED IN A SPICY WHITE WINE WITH A SPLASH OF LEMON.”
TODAYS FIRE IS BY KINGSFORD CHARCOAL
I do not alway use Kingsford, but most of the times I do because the place I work at (The Home Depot) carries it; making it readily available to me. Coming from Texas; I sometimes use our friendly local H.E.B. brand, which works really good also. I also use mesquite a lot, which is readily available to anyone with a chain saw or a trustworthy axe. As usual, start you coals in advance to allow them to ash over while you prep the lunch or dinner for the day. I am also using Alder wood chips for that added smoky flavor, which I am soaking in a little water.
WINE AND SPICE…THAT’S NICE.
Not just white wine and spices, but also olive oil. I am using 1 tablespoon of Pompeian Mediterranean Blend olive oil, but any olive oil suited for frying will work fine. I have added a 1/4 cup of Pompeian White Cooking Wine, the zest and juice of 1 large lemon, 1 teaspoon of dried crushed parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon of basil leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grounded black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, 1 bay leaf per fish fillet. and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grounded red peppers.
THE COD FILLETS
This cods will be chilling for about 20 minutes to 1/2 an hour while the coals ash over and I clean the grill. I do turn them over after 15 minutes so that both sides get marinated.
AT THE GRILL…
I managed to lose several bay leaves and two zucchinis to the coals. The cod fillets where safe in the fish baskets I was using, which I really love using. I will say that again…“I LOVE USING THOSE FISH BASKETS!” Especially since the fish doesn’t stick directly to the grilling grates and they don’t stick to the fishing baskets as well since I used oil in the marinade. You could lightly spray the fish baskets with a non-stick cooking spray as well; like Pam cooking spray; in addition to using olive oil (it has really great health benefits).
As for the cooking times… I grilled the cods for exactly 10 minutes; 5 minutes per side. I would have better enjoyed them if I had grilled them for 8 minutes instead of the 10. The problem was the zucchinis needed more time. So…in the next fish grilling time, I will grill the veggies separate from the fish and will grill them a couple minutes earlier. Needless to say, the ”GRILLED COD MARINATED IN A SPICY WHITE WINE WITH A SPLASH OF LEMON” where indeed delicious! The family loved them as I’m sure yours will too.
Healthy and a real pleasure to eat, this cod fillets marinaded in a spicy white wine with a splash of lemon are easy to prepare and deliciously good!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white cooking wine
- the zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of dried crushed parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon of basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt
- 1 bay leaf per fillet
- 1 cod fillet per person
Instructions
- Combine all ingredient and mix well.
- Add the cod fillets and marinade for 15-30 minutes turning once at the halfway point.
- Grill the cods for 8 minutes flipping once during the halfway grilling point and grill until opaque throughout.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
Always start your grill first so that the coals ash over. If cooking veggies on the grill, cook them separately from the fish and start cooking them first, but it all depends on how you really like your cooked veggies; so I suggest you experiment with the veggies cooking times. If you like them soft, then start cooking them first before the fish hits the grill.