Dinner Ideas with Cod
Cod is the ideal fish for couples who are new to cooking seafood — it's mild, forgiving, holds its shape, and takes on whatever seasonings you give it. Two 6-oz fillets is a generous dinner for two at a fraction of salmon's cost.
6
Recipes
22 min
Avg Prep
Year-round
Season
High
Versatility
Recipe Ideas
Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs
Cod fillets topped with a crispy parsley-parmesan breadcrumb crust, baked until golden.
Fish Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Flour-dusted cod pan-fried and served in flour tortillas with chipotle-lime slaw and avocado.
Mediterranean Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Cod baked in a cherry tomato, olive, caper, and white wine sauce with fresh oregano.
Cod and Chips for Two
Beer-battered cod fillets with oven-baked thick-cut chips and malt vinegar tartar sauce.
Miso-Glazed Cod
Cod marinated in white miso and mirin, broiled until caramelised and served with steamed rice.
Cod en Papillote with Vegetables
Cod and julienned vegetables steamed in parchment parcels with lemon, herbs, and butter.
Perfect Pairings
Lemon, Tomato, Capers, Potatoes
Storage Tips
- -Fresh cod should be cooked within 1-2 days; it's more delicate than salmon and deteriorates faster.
- -Frozen cod fillets are excellent quality — defrost overnight in the fridge and pat very dry before cooking.
- -Don't marinate cod for more than 30 minutes in acid-based sauces — the acid begins to denature the fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep cod from falling apart in the pan?+
Pat fillets completely dry, let them come to room temperature, and heat the pan until very hot before adding oil. Don't move the fish for the first 3 minutes — it releases naturally when a crust forms.
Fresh vs frozen cod — is there a quality difference?+
Frozen cod is often higher quality than "fresh" at the supermarket, which may have been thawed and re-chilled. Deep-frozen-at-sea cod is excellent. Look for individually quick-frozen (IQF) fillets.
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