Mojo-Grilled Fish with Cilantro and Lime
Fresh fish fillets infused with garlic-lime mojo, grilled until golden, and finished with bright cilantro and lime zest. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, garlic, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cod fillets
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp lime zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create the mojo sauce.
- Step 2: Place 1 lb cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the mojo sauce over them. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature, turning once.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill to medium-high (375°F). Place fish on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Transfer fish to a plate, garnish with additional chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of lime zest, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
