Baked Cod Recipe

Why You’ll LOVE Baked Cod

• It’s so quick to make start to finish!
• The oven does all the work for you, so you can prepare a salad or side dish in the meantime.
• This cod recipe makes the fish so succulent!
• Absolutely delicious and tasty way to enjoy seafood.
• Makes an easy and crowd pleasing family dinner on busy days.
• The recipe uses minimal ingredients so the flavor of the cod can shine.
• Leftovers are great and can be reheated to taste just like fresh!

Ingredients for the Cod Recipe

• Cod Fish. 
• Panko Coating mixture (below).
• Herbs
• Olive oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Mustard

Panko Coating Ingredients

• Panko bread crumbs. You can use regular breadcrumbs if that’s all you have.
• Seasoning blend: Paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper
• Fresh garlic minced.
• Olive oil
• Fresh herbs. 

How to Bake Cod

Coat the fish

1. Start by making the panko bread crumb coating. Add all ingredients in a small skillet together: the breadcrumbs, fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil and seasoning.
   
2. Stir the coating over medium heat until toasted. You want to toast the breadcrumb coating before baking it as this tip adss an impeccable flavor to the coating, and a perfect crisp!
3. Once golden and toasty, you’ll remove the breadcrumbs into a bowl and cool it down. You need the coating to be cooled before coating the cod with it.
   
4. Take your cod fillets and season them lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. 
   
5. Next use your favorite mustard. This can be Dijon, honey mustard, spicy mustard, onion mustard and so son. Brush the tops of the cod fish generously with the mustard mixture. The mustard acts as glue for the crunchy coating to stick on.
   
6. Then one by one, take each cod fillets and dip the mustard coated side into the bowl of toasted breadcrumbs.
   
7. Make sure to press down the fish so that you get as much coating as possible on the top of the fillet.
   

   Bake the Cod

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9. Repeat with the remaining cod fillets and place the fish back on to the baking sheet with the breadcrumb coated side facing up.
   
10. Bake the cod until the fish has cooked through. 
11. Remove from the oven and serve right away!

Baked Cod Recipe Tips and FAQ

1. Use quality cod fish, the fish should snell like the ocean, have a firm texture and white color.
2. Toast the breadcrumbs coating before adding it to the fish as this will enhance the crust and flavor.
3. You can use regular breadcrumbs instead of Panko if you’re like.
4. We love using a spicy mustard for this recipe, however you can absolutely use any other. 
5. Make sure to spread the mustard generously and cover the entire surface of the fish as this will help the panko mixture stick.
6. As you’re coating the cod recipe, press down firmly so the coating will stick.
7. You can prepare the fish and coat them till this step one day ahead and place them in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap. Bake the next day.
8. During the time when the cod is baking, you can prepare any side dish to serve with it.

Can I use Frozen Cod?

YES. This baked cod recipe can be made using fresh or frozen and thawed cod fish, as long as it’s quality fish. 

Is Cod Fish Healthy?

How to know when baked cod recipe is ready?

What to Serve with Baked Cod?

Air Fryer Mushrooms
Papaya Salad
Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils
Ultimate Garlic Bread
Tortellini Soup
Best Minestrone Soup

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Baked Cod

This Baked Cod Recipe is so delicious, flakey, succulent and SO TASTY! It's one of those cod recipes. that you'll make in 30 mins start to finish, and everyone will LOVE! Be sure to watch the video and read the tips for this succulent baked cod that will be on your dinner menu weekly!

Course Main Course, Main Dish, Seafood

Cuisine American, Mediterranean, seafood

Keyword baked cod, baked cod recipe, cod, cod fish, cod recipe, how to cook cod, seafood

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 480 kcal

Author Mahy

Ingredients

Cod

• 4 Pieces Cod fillets unpacked and defrosted if frozen
• 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
• 1/4 cup Spicy Mustard or Dijon or your favourite

Crunch Topping

• 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoon neutral tasting oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Start by toasting the bread crumb mixture for maximum flavour. In a small skillet over medium heat, add all the crunch topping ingredients and toss until lightly golden—about 3 mins. Set aside in a bowl to cool.
   
3. Season the cod loins with salt and pepper generously on both sides.
   
4. Brush the tops only of the loins with the mustard mixture.
   
5. Press the mustard coated side of the fish into the plate of toasted breadcrumbs to coat well.
   
6. Place the cod loins with the crunch topping on a parchment lined baking sheet, crunch side up.
   

7. Bake in the oven until the fish is succulent and flakey—15-18 minutes or if a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F.

   

8. Serve right away & Enjoy

   

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Baked Cod Recipe Tips and FAQ

1. Use quality cod fish, the fish should snell like the ocean, have a firm texture and white color.
2. Toast the breadcrumbs coating before adding it to the fish as this will enhance the crust and flavor.
3. You can use regular breadcrumbs instead of Panko if you're like.
4. We love using a spicy mustard for this recipe, however you can absolutely use any other. 
5. Make sure to spread the mustard generously and cover the entire surface of the fish as this will help the panko mixture stick.
6. As you're coating the cod recipe, press down firmly so the coating will stick.
7. You can prepare the fish and coat them till this step one day ahead and place them in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap. Bake the next day.
8. During the time when the cod is baking, you can prepare any side dish to serve with it.

Can I use Frozen Cod?

YES. This baked cod recipe can be made using fresh or frozen and thawed cod fish, as long as it's quality fish. 

Is Cod Fish Healthy?

YES! Cod fish is high in protein yet low in fat, it's also rich in vitamins and minerals. So it's a great choice for a light yet nutritious seafood option.

How to know when baked cod recipe is ready?

If you have a meat thermometer, you're looking at an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. If not, then the cod recipe is ready in the oven when the fish turns opaque in color and flakes so easily with a fork. 

What to Serve with Baked Cod?

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Mushrooms
Papaya Salad
Kale Salad with Spicy Lentils
Ultimate Garlic Bread
Tortellini Soup
Best Minestrone Soup

Nutrition Facts

Baked Cod

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 10g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 3455mg150%

Potassium 341mg10%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 1065IU21%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 200mg20%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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