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5-Ingredient Cod Fish for Easy Camp Cooking

A simple 5-ingredient cod fish foil packet cooked on a camp stove or fire. Fresh cod is seasoned with butter, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then steamed in a sealed foil packet for a light, flavorful camp dinner.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets cod fish (about 6 oz each) fresh or fully thawed
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into small pieces
  • 1 lemon sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Tear off two large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long. Lay them flat on a clean surface.
  2. Place one cod fillet in the center of each foil sheet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Top each fillet with half the minced garlic, a few lemon slices, and half the butter pieces. Sprinkle with dried dill or parsley.
  4. Fold the foil over the fish to create a packet. Crimp the edges tightly to seal, leaving a little space inside for steam to circulate.
  5. Preheat a camp stove to medium heat. Place the foil packets directly on the grate. Cook for 12-15 minutes, depending on fillet thickness. The fish should flake easily with a fork.
  6. Carefully open the packets away from your face to avoid steam burns. Serve immediately directly from the foil or transfer to a plate.