Grilled Cod with Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon black tea powder
• 4 cod fillets
• 8 oz grated cheddar cheese or your choice of cheese
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, for serving)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for serving)

Instructions:

Prepare the Black Tea Rub:

• In a small bowl, mix the black tea powder with 1/4 cup of hot water. Allow the tea to steep for 3-4 minutes, then strain and let it cool. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the cod.

Prepare the Cod:

• Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cooled black tea rub over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.

Prepare the Cheese Crust:

• In a bowl, combine the grated cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and dried dill. Mix well to create a cheese crust for the cod.

Coat the Cod:

• Press the cheese crust mixture onto the top of each cod fillet, ensuring an even layer.

Grill the Cod:

• Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat. Lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking. Place the cod fillets on the grill, cheese side up.
• Grill the cod for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown and the cod is cooked through.

Prepare the Lemon Dill Yogurt (optional):

• In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the chopped fresh dill. This can be served on the side as a sauce for the cod.

Serve:

• Carefully remove the cod fillets from the grill and transfer them to serving plates. Drizzle the honey over the top of the cheese crust, if desired.
• Serve the Grilled Cod with Cheese immediately, accompanied by the Lemon Dill Yogurt on the side. Enjoy the rich combination of melted cheese, the subtle black tea flavor, and the freshness of the lemon dill yogurt.