Baked Cod

This baked cod recipe is tender buttery with a crispy coating. It is easy to prepare, perfect with a side salad or some lemony green beans and a dish the whole family will love. Cooking cod doesn’t have to be boring or difficult. This recipe proves it. The cod is easy to cook and not lacking in the flavor department! A great choice for a quick midweek dinner or for company.

Why You Are Going To Love This Recipe

• It is Easy to make
• It is Easy to customize flavors
• Cod is a great source of protein and low in fat
• A very flavorful way to enjoy cod
  
  

Baked Cod Recipe Ingredients

• COD: Cod loin or cod fillet/cod filet works well for this recipe. If the pieces are on the larger side you may have to adjust the baking time a little. I use fresh if possible. If using frozen make sure to thaw out in the fridge overnight and then pat dry to remove and excess moisture.
• BUTTER: You will need unsalted butter for the marinade and for the crispy panko topping.
• HONEY: This adds a hint of sweet stickiness to the marinade. Feel free to swap it out for brown sugar or maple syrup.
• SOY SAUCE: I usually use low sodium regular or light soy sauce - it adds saltiness plus that extra something something to the marinade.
• LEMON JUICE & LEMON ZEST: You will need lemon juice for the marinade for a hint of acidity to the marinade and lemon zest for flavour in the panko topping
• SPICES: Apart from salt and black pepper, I use thyme or oregano, paprika and garlic powder. If you prefer fresh garlic you can replace the garlic powder with 1 minced garlic clove. Feel free to switch things up or add extra seasoning or your own seasoning blend - like cajun seasoning, Greek seasoning, Italian seasoning or lemon pepper seasoning. And feel free to add a pinch of onion powder to the mix as well if you wanted a little extra flavor.
• PANKO BREADCRUMBS: This is for the topping which adds a nice texture and layer to the cod. You can use plain bread crumbs too but I find panko bread crumbs definitely get crispier than regular so you will not get the same kind of texture
• PARMESAN CHEESE: This adds flavour to the top layer.
• FRESH PARSLEY: I love to garnish with it after cooking cod, plus some of it goes into the topping for flavour as well.
  
  

How To Make This Baked Cod Recipe

• Make Marinade: Whisk together the marinade ingredients and spoon or brush all over cod. place cod into prepared baking dish/sheet pan
• Make Topping: Stir together the topping ingredients, top cod with it and press it onto cod
• Bake Cod: Bake until cod is cooked though and topping is golden
• Enjoy: Enjoy garnished with parsley and lemon wedges and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice
  
  

What To Serve Baked Cod With:

• A simple salad like my Greek Horiatiki, Herby Lettuce salad or Crisp Cucumber salad
• Lemony Orzo
• Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
• Sautéed Green Beans
• Crispy Smashed Potatoes
  
  

Baked Cod Storage & Freezing

• STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2 to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven on baking sheet, slowly and gently in a low oven, 275°F.
• FREEZING: Store leftovers in freezer-safe bags remove as much air as possible or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the oven (as stated above), stove top in a hot pan or in the microwave.
  
  

More Seafood Recipes You Will Love:

• Mediterranean Style Baked Cod
• Easy Greek Fish Cakes (Cod Cakes)
• Lemon Butter Salmon
• Sheetpan Salmon and Potatoes With Veggies
• Lemon Butter Sheet pan Baked Trout
• Baked Shrimp Scampi
• Creamy Shrimp Scampi With Orzo
• Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad