26 Best Cod Fish Recipes to Make Tonight

If you're a fish lover and regularly turn to salmon, tuna and swordfish for healthy, pescatarian-friendly dinners, then we have another option for you to try: cod fish.

White fish doesn't always get as much love because it's often associated with being bland and lacking in taste. However, cod is a white fish that swims against the current, in the sense that it has a mild flavor that can easily be seasoned and goes well with whatever dish you're making.

Never had cod fish recipes before? First let's get the basics right.

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What is Cod Fish?

Cod is a white fish with a soft, flakey texture and a mild and slightly sweet taste. It also tends to be firmer compared to other white fish, which makes it easier to handle and not break as easily.

Also, unlike other white fish which tend to dry up easily if overcooked, cod is an oily fish and maintains a juicy texture even after cooking.

Cod livers are often processed to make cod liver oil, which is an important source of vitamin A, D, E and Omega-3 fatty acids.

If you've never cooked with white fish before, cod is definitely a good candidate to start with.

How to Season Cod

Given its mild flavor, cod fish can be easily seasoned according to your preferences. That means you can use herbs and condiments like you would with other fish.

A common way to season cod is to drizzle olive oil over the cod fillets, then add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, before sprinkling over condiments such as salt, ground pepper and a bit of ground paprika if you like things a little spicy.

How to Cook Cod

Now that you known what cod fish is and how to season cod, you might be wondering how to cook cod fish or how to make cod fish part of your mealtime routine.

There are plenty of ways to eat cod, including making cod fish tacos, breading it to make fish and chips, baking it in the oven or cooking it in a pan. Try them all with these 26 best cod fish recipes for Lent, Good Friday or the spring season ahead!