15 Cod Recipes Everyone Will Love

Here’s a healthy cod recipe that’s full of surprises: pan fried cod! Cod is a beautifully mild and buttery-flavored fish and this preparation couldn’t be easier or more stunning. Coat it in paprika and a few other spices, then pan fry it until tender and juicy. It takes under 10 minutes to get restaurant-quality flavor! Serve it with the pan juices drizzled over the top and well…you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this one.

Looking for a home-run weeknight dinner? Try this incredible Baked Cod! We’ll admit, cod wasn’t always a fish on our radar. But this fish is truly special. It’s mild, tender, and buttery in flavor. The best part? It’s swimming in a zesty lemon garlic sauce that makes you want another bite before you’ve finished chewing.

Meet these quick Cod Fish Tacos! Crust the cod in spices and throw it in the oven. Then whip up a creamy taco sauce while the fish bakes. Add crunchy vegetable garnishes and it’s a meal! This one is bursting with flavor.

Here’s the a cod recipe you didn’t know you needed: Perfect Grilled Cod! This fish is bursting with flavor and one of our favorite things to come off of the grill this season. Perhaps grilled cod doesn’t sound like something to wax poetic about. But cover it in homemade blackened seasoning and it’s got massive savory and smoky notes, with a hint of underlying intrigue from cloves and allspice.

Here's a fun spin on fish tacos...fish taco bowls! These tasty bowls are a burst of flavor, with tender baked fish and sweet and spicy mango pico de gallo. Top it all off with a chipotle crema drizzle, and you won't be able to stop taking bites.

Crispy, beer battered fish meets crunchy, creamy kale coleslaw in this incredible cod recipe! There's nothing more satisfying than perfectly beer-battered fried fish. Top with with a super creamy, tangy coleslaw and it makes the cod absolutely irresistible. via How Sweet Eats

This cod recipe pairs spicy Cajun seasonings with juicy blood oranges, lots of cabbage slaw, and tons of lime. An easy healthy dinner idea, it comes together in just 30 minutes: perfect for weeknights or impressing dinner guests. Via How Sweet Eats

A classic way to cook cod? Crust it with breadcrumbs! This cod recipe features a crunchy panko coating with bright lemon zest. It's a perfect healthy meal idea for weeknights. via Grandbaby Cakes

This Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew) is savory and comforting with cod, creamy coconut, tomatoes, lime and spiced peri peri seasoning. The stew, called Moqueca Baiana, originates from the Bahia state of Brazil, the heart of the African descended population in Brazil. Recipe by Global Kitchen Travels via Grandbaby Cakes

Cod is one of the traditional white fish used in a classic comfort food recipe: Fish Sticks! These homemade baked fish sticks come out with a crunchy and flavorful coating that wraps the tender fish. via Grandbaby Cakes

Another classic way to cook cod? Beer battered! Dust and dip the fish in a well-seasoned flour and beer batter, then fry it until golden perfection. It's light and crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside! via Immaculate Bites

Another classic fried cod recipe? Fish and chips! Try this tender cod fillet, encased in a light and mellow beer batter served with crisp homemade fries. via Immaculate Bites

This easy cod recipe requires just 7 ingredients and comes together in 25 minutes! Cajun spices, tomatoes, onions and peppers give any white fish pizazz and a little kick, and cod is the perfect option here. via Skinny Taste

Last up: a fusion fish taco! Try these Greek Tzatziki Fish Tacos, tacos with a Mediterranean flair. These crisp breaded fish filletsare topped with tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers and fresh herbs. via Skinny Taste

Last up: a way to make cod taste creamy and dreamy: Fish Florentine! This healthy spin on on the chicken version might taste even better. Serve pan seared cod on a creamy bed of spinach: it tastes restaurant style in just 20 minutes. via Skinny Taste