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Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon

Bacon-wrapped fish turns a simple meal into something worth savoring, and this stuffed cod delivers restaurant flair without the carbs. The combination of tender cod, earthy leeks, and delicate mushrooms inside a crisp bacon shell always gets requests for seconds. I love how it proves keto dining never has to feel restrictive.

15 min Prep time 25 min Cook time 40 min Total time 8 Servings 350 Calories
Stuffed Cod Wrapped in Bacon

Ingredients

  • (6 ounce) fillets cod
  • tablespoons sesame oil
  • tablespoons chili sauce
  • slices bacon
  • leek, chopped
  • ounce enoki mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat your outdoor grill to high while you soak wooden toothpicks in water—this prevents them from burning. Pat the cod fillets dry, then spread a thin layer of sesame oil and chili sauce over one side of each. Place a small bundle of chopped leek and a few enoki mushrooms at the wider end of a fillet, roll it up snugly, and wrap a bacon slice around the center. Secure everything with two soaked toothpicks, making sure they go through the bacon and fish. Repeat with all fillets. Grill the rolls covered for 5 minutes on the first side

  2. Step 2

    watch for flare-ups from dripping bacon fat and move them away from flames if needed. Flip carefully using tongs and cook another 5 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the fish flakes apart when prodded. Rest them on a plate for a minute before serving—I always find this helps the juices settle.

Chef's Tip

I keep cod extra cold until just before wrapping; chilled fish is firmer and rolls with fewer cracks. A light dusting of salt right before grilling also boosts the sear.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to restore the bacon's crunch without drying the fish.

Variation Tips

Swap cod with haddock or halibut for a firmer bite. Use shiitake mushrooms instead of enoki and add a drizzle of sriracha to the chili sauce for extra heat.

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