{"id":297,"date":"2026-03-13T23:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=297"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:26:56","slug":"cranberry-orange-grilled-cod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=297","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Orange Grilled Cod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6110-574x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6110-574x1024.jpeg 574w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6110-168x300.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6110-768x1370.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_6110.jpeg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Cranberry Orange Grilled Cod is a fresh and elegant seafood dish featuring tender grilled cod topped with a bright cranberry-orange sauce. The sweet and tangy sauce perfectly complements the mild flavor of the cod, while fresh rosemary and garlic add a delicious aromatic touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a light, healthy meal that\u2019s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup fresh cranberries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup orange juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh rosemary sprigs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freshly ground black pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orange zest for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Prepare the Cranberry Orange Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 8\u201310 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove from heat and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Season the Cod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brush them lightly with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Grill the Cod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the cod fillets on the grill and cook for 5\u20136 minutes per side, or until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Add the Herbs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the final minute of grilling, place a small rosemary sprig on top of each fillet to infuse the fish with a light herbal aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer the grilled cod to serving plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spoon the warm cranberry orange sauce over the top and finish with a sprinkle of fresh orange zest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition (Approximate per serving)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calories: ~360 kcal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protein: ~38 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; Chef\u2019s Tip<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve this dish with steamed vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh green salad for a complete healthy meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Cranberry Orange Grilled Cod is a fresh and elegant seafood dish featuring tender grilled cod topped with a bright cranberry-orange sauce. The sweet and tangy sauce perfectly complements the mild flavor of the cod, while fresh rosemary and garlic add a delicious aromatic touch. It\u2019s a light, healthy meal that\u2019s perfect for weeknight dinners [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-meals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=297"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":300,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297\/revisions\/300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}