references
American Heart Association: "Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
National Institutes of Health: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
MyFoodData: "Nutrition Facts Comparison Tool"
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Advice about Eating Fish"
Frontier Co-op: "Baked Cod With Lemon and Olive Oil"
Delaware Sea Grant: "Parasites"
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Selecting and Serving Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safely"
Purdue University: "Cooking Fish and Shellfish"
Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health: "Fish: Friend or Foe?"
Epicurious: "Cod Baked in Foil"
Alaska Department of Fish and Game: "Lingcod"
Wild Alaskan Company: "How to Remove Pin Bones"
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: "Pacific Cod"
The BMJ: "Association of fried food consumption with all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: prospective cohort study"
Mayo Clinic: "Seasoned baked cod"
ButcherBox: "Cooking Cod from Frozen: 3 Ways to Get Perfect Results"
The Butcher Shoppe: "Cod Baked in Foil With Lemon and Thyme"
WW: "Cod florentine"
Betty Crocker: "Baked Cod with Lemon and Olive Oil"
Lake Geneva Country Meats: "Grilled Cod in Foil Packets Recipe"
Great British Chefs: "How to pan-fry cod"
True North Seafood Company: "Steamed Cod With Chile Soy Dipping Sauce"
Real Good Fish: "Perfect Ten Baked Lingcod"
Sitka Salmon Shares: "Garlic Butter Baked Cod"
Wild Alaskan Company: "How to Oven Bake Cod"
Publix: "Pan-Fried Cod"
Adams Fairacre Farms: "Deep Fried Cod"
U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Meat, Poultry & Seafood from Food Safety for Moms to Be"
Cod is a versatile type of seafood that can be paired with fresh or roasted vegetables for a nutritious meal.
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The kind of cod you buy will affect the flavor of your final dish. Here are three common types to know about. Pacific cod: This is a lean, mild fish found in the North Pacific Ocean from the Bering Sea to Southern California (though it’s less common in Southern California), per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Pacific cod has a more savory flavor and firm texture and can be cooked by pan-frying, deep-frying, grilling, sautéing, baking and roasting. Alaskan cod: This type is found in the North Atlantic. It tastes a bit sweet and is firm and flaky, per Pittman Seafood. Alaskan cod is versatile and can be cooked by roasting, sautéing, poaching, steaming and deep-frying. Ling cod: This type is found exclusively on the west coast of North America, especially near the coast of British Columbia, per the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Ling cod is slightly sweet and mild, and you can prepare it the same ways as other types of cod.
Pacific cod: This is a lean, mild fish found in the North Pacific Ocean from the Bering Sea to Southern California (though it’s less common in Southern California), per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Pacific cod has a more savory flavor and firm texture and can be cooked by pan-frying, deep-frying, grilling, sautéing, baking and roasting.
Alaskan cod: This type is found in the North Atlantic. It tastes a bit sweet and is firm and flaky, per Pittman Seafood. Alaskan cod is versatile and can be cooked by roasting, sautéing, poaching, steaming and deep-frying.
Ling cod: This type is found exclusively on the west coast of North America, especially near the coast of British Columbia, per the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Ling cod is slightly sweet and mild, and you can prepare it the same ways as other types of cod.
cod
favorite seasonings or sauce
baking dish
cod
baking dish
lemon juice
oil
garlic
thyme
salt
pepper
paprika
cod
aluminum foil
cooking spray
lemon
Old Bay seasoning
Degrees Fahrenheit Time 375 F 15 to 17 mins. 400 F 12 to 15 mins. 425 F 10 to 15 mins.
- cod
- aluminum foil
- olive oil or cooking spray
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- shallots
- fresh thyme sprigs
- lemon slices
You don’t have to limit yourself to salt and pepper to add flavor to your cod. This mild-flavored fish pairs well with many herbs and spices, such as bay leaves, garlic or paprika. You can even add vegetables to your baked cod in foil, such as grape tomatoes, onions, sliced olives, mushrooms or zucchini. Slice your vegetables thinly to ensure even cooking.
Slice your vegetables thinly to ensure even cooking.
4 5-ounce fillets of cod
cooking spray
shallow baking pan
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
food processor
paper towels
10 oz. frozen, thawed spinach
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
foil
frozen cod
paper towels
dry seasonings
favorite sauce
grill
tongs
food thermometer
cod
butter
saucepan
lemon juice
salt
pepper
aluminum foil
sliced peppers
sliced tomatoes
Open foil packets carefully to avoid burns from the escaping steam.
cod
oil
lime zest
medium glass bowl
1 avocado, diced
1 cup pineapple tidbits
3 tbsp. red onion, diced
3 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
juice from 1 lime
mixing bowl
tongs
cod fillets
large sauté pan
3 small bowls
flour
egg
panko breadcrumbs
canola oil
salt
pepper
lemon
paper towels
To add crunch and nutrition to fried cod, consider swapping breadcrumbs with chia seeds, like in our Chia Seed-Crusted Fish recipe. Or, you can try ground nuts for protein and healthy fat for your crust. Brush the fillets with egg whites, mayonnaise or mustard to help the breadcrumbs or nuts (or a mixture of both) stick to the cod.
Brush the fillets with egg whites, mayonnaise or mustard to help the breadcrumbs or nuts (or a mixture of both) stick to the cod.
cod
baking sheet or broiler pan
lemon juice
herbs
seasoning
extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. cod fillets
baking sheet or broiler pan
cooking spray
small bowl
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
juice from 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4 cod fillets
paper towel
1/3 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. minced red chili
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. sugar
small bowl
deep frying pan
12 oz. bok choy
6 oz. mushrooms
1 tbsp. peanut oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
water
metal steamer basket
3-inch piece ginger
1 bunch green onions
cod
paper towels
salt
pepper
favorite spices
broth
electric steamer
The mild flavor of steamed cod pairs well with a variety of tastes, allowing you to try the fish in many ways. A sprinkling of salt and pepper with lemon juice is the easiest way to give steamed cod flavor and bring out its natural taste. Dill, basil, tarragon and ginger are good herb choices to add flavor. Serve steamed cod with sides like fresh green salads, roasted asparagus, acorn squash, potatoes, rice pilaf or quinoa.
Serve steamed cod with sides like fresh green salads, roasted asparagus, acorn squash, potatoes, rice pilaf or quinoa.
- cod
- wide-bottomed pan
- 2 cups milk
- extra-virgin olive oil
- your favorite seasonings
You can also opt to poach smoked cod for added flavor. Rinse the smoked cod to remove some of the salt first, then poach it.
cod roe
salt
water
medium pot
flour
egg
oil
2 small bowls
frying pan
lemon wedge
American Heart Association: "Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids" National Institutes of Health: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids" MyFoodData: "Nutrition Facts Comparison Tool" U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Advice about Eating Fish" Frontier Co-op: "Baked Cod With Lemon and Olive Oil" Delaware Sea Grant: "Parasites" U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Selecting and Serving Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safely" Purdue University: "Cooking Fish and Shellfish" Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health: "Fish: Friend or Foe?" Epicurious: "Cod Baked in Foil" Alaska Department of Fish and Game: "Lingcod" Wild Alaskan Company: "How to Remove Pin Bones" National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: "Pacific Cod" The BMJ: "Association of fried food consumption with all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: prospective cohort study" Mayo Clinic: "Seasoned baked cod" ButcherBox: "Cooking Cod from Frozen: 3 Ways to Get Perfect Results" The Butcher Shoppe: "Cod Baked in Foil With Lemon and Thyme" WW: "Cod florentine" Betty Crocker: "Baked Cod with Lemon and Olive Oil" Lake Geneva Country Meats: "Grilled Cod in Foil Packets Recipe" Great British Chefs: "How to pan-fry cod" True North Seafood Company: "Steamed Cod With Chile Soy Dipping Sauce" Real Good Fish: "Perfect Ten Baked Lingcod" Sitka Salmon Shares: "Garlic Butter Baked Cod" Wild Alaskan Company: "How to Oven Bake Cod" Publix: "Pan-Fried Cod" Adams Fairacre Farms: "Deep Fried Cod" U.S. Food & Drug Administration: "Meat, Poultry & Seafood from Food Safety for Moms to Be"
