Broiled Lingcod with Lemon is a simple, healthy, and delicious dinner that comes together in minutes. Mild white lingcod fillets are lightly seasoned, dotted with butter, topped with thin lemon slices, and briefly broiled until flaky and bright with citrus.
Fresh Lingcod with Lemon
We cook fish a lot at home, and lingcod is one of our favorites. Its firm, flaky texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor stand up well to high-heat finishing methods like broiling. This recipe highlights the fish without masking it: a few seasonings, a bit of butter, and fresh lemon slices deliver bright, satisfying results.
To make the dish, season lingcod fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then add a pat of butter and a couple of lemon slices. Broil for 5–7 minutes on the middle rack until the fish flakes easily and reaches a safe internal temperature. The result is tender, flaky fish with lively citrus notes.
For extra flair, sprinkle a finishing flavored salt—smoked chardonnay salt or a chili-tinged salt work nicely—or a pinch of flaky sea salt just before serving.
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Recipe Shopping List
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. See the full ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Lingcod fillets (or another flaky whitefish such as cod or halibut)
- Lemon
- Salt & black pepper
- Butter (salted or unsalted)
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
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How To Make This Recipe
A quick step-by-step so you know what to expect. Full details and exact measurements are in the recipe card at the end.
Follow these steps for a reliable, tasty result.
- Preheat the oven – Set the broiler and position a rack in the middle of the oven so the fish cooks evenly without burning the lemon.
- Season the fish – Place fillets on a broiler pan or a baking tray lined with foil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add a thin pat of butter on each fillet and top with lemon slices.
- Broil briefly – Broil on the middle rack for about 5–7 minutes. Keep an eye on the fish; broilers work quickly. Cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches at least 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.
Serve This With
This broiled lingcod is versatile with a variety of sides. Simple steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables make a fresh, healthy plate. Grilled or oven-roasted asparagus pairs particularly well, as does a hearty grain or pasta for a more filling meal.
A kale and roasted squash salad adds color and texture, while creamy one-pot noodles are a comforting option when you want something richer. Choose sides that balance the lemony brightness of the fish.
Try Lingcod Pasta as another satisfying way to enjoy this fish.
Recipe FAQ
Can you cook lingcod on a pellet grill or Traeger?
Yes. Cook at high heat and follow the same basic timing and internal temperature guidance. Watch closely, as grill heat can vary.
What other kinds of fish work for this recipe?
Any mild whitefish cooks well with this method—cod, halibut, walleye, flounder, rockfish, and similar fillets will all be delicious prepared this way.
More Lingcod Recipes
- Pellet Grill Lingcod with Wine and Garlic
- Grilled Lingcod
- Crab-Stuffed Lingcod
- Pan-Seared Lingcod
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Broiled Lingcod with Lemon
This simple broiled lingcod showcases tender whitefish topped with lemon and butter for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. Minimal seasoning lets the natural taste of the fish shine while the lemon adds bright acidity.
10 minutes
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18 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds lingcod fillets (or another flaky whitefish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 teaspoons salted butter, cut into thin pats
- Lemon slices, enough to top each fillet
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack in the middle of the oven. Slice the lemon into thin rounds.
- Season the fish on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Prepare a broiler pan or line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the fillets on the tray, place a small pat of butter on each piece, and top with lemon slices.
- Broil for 5–7 minutes, watching closely, until the fish flakes easily and the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt if desired, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving (estimate):
Calories: 625
Total Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 225mg
Sodium: 491mg
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 60g
Nutrition data provided here is an estimate.
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