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The Best Baked Cod Recipe Ever!

January 4, 2021 by Molly 54 Comments

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Happy new year! I think we can all agree that 2021 has no choice but to be better than 2020. Here’s hoping!

To kick things off, I’m sharing my recipe for the BEST baked cod ever. This recipe is super easy, foolproof (I promise), and outstandingly delicious. It’s also HEALTHY, which I know we all look for this time of year.

It’s crazy to me how delicious the fish tastes when everything is said and done. Like, you’ll be asking yourself how in the world FISH could taste so good.

I make this recipe almost weekly and my whole family loves it. Yes, even my picky 6-year-old and almost-2-year-old kids. It’s so, so good.

I shared this recipe with my sister and her husband a few months ago and they texted me mid-meal and dubbed this recipe “Oh My Cod” – I was VERY tempted to call this recipe that, but I figured it would require too much explanation. Hah. But yes, their reaction is accurate, and that is what we all call this fish recipe.

Dan will literally be like “Are we having ‘oh my cod’ for dinner tonight?” Haha. Best name ever.

I love this recipe for many reasons. The first being how easy it is and how quickly you can make it. It’s maybe 20 minutes, tops? And it takes minimal effort!

The second is how much flavor there ends up being. Simple, sort of bland fish gets transformed! Succulent, juicy, and so yummy.

The third is that this recipe works with most kinds of fish! Cod is my go to, but I’ve also made it with salmon, haddock, flounder, and even sea bass! It works with them all. I try to make some sort of seafood every Monday for dinner, and this recipe is in the rotation several times a month.

Here’s how it goes down.

Fish fillets get coated in a simple mayo-mustard sauce and then topped with buttery-lemony breadcrumbs. Don’t worry – there’s not an excess of mayo or butter here. You only need a little bit! So this still counts as healthy!

You bake the coated fish in the oven until it is flaky and cooked through, and then serve it with a garnish of fresh lemon juice and maybe some fresh herbs if you feel the need.

That’s it.

It’s crazy-stupid easy. And crazy-stupid good.

We serve this with steamed or roasted broccoli or a light side salad most of the time. The fish is so dang flavorful, you really don’t need much else.

I hope you try this method out! You’d be crazy not to! If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to eat more fish, look no further. This recipe is IT, friends.

Annnd, I hope I have you saying “oh my cod” as you enjoy it, too.

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The Best Baked Cod Recipe Ever!


★★★★★

4.9 from 29 reviews

  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 large servings (or 4 smaller ones) 1x
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Description

This is the Best Baked Cod Recipe Ever! It is incredibly quick and easy to make – ready in 20 minutes or less – and tastes amazing. Juicy, flaky fish flavored with mustard and lemon makes for a healthy and simple main course!


Ingredients

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  • 2 (8-oz) cod fillets
  • 1½ tablespoons mayo
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or with greased foil). Place the cod fillets on the parchment (if there is skin, place them skin-side down).
  2. Season the cod lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and mustard. Spread the mixture in an even layer on top of the cod fillets.
  4. To the same bowl, add the butter and microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is melted. Stir in the olive oil and breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
  5. Zest the lemon and add the zest to the breadcrumbs. Season with the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  6. Gently pat the breadcrumb mixture into the mayo-mustard layer on top of the fish.
  7. Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and toasty.
  8. Serve hot and garnished with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon slices on the side. We love this fish with a simple green vegetable on the side, such as broccoli, green beans, or even a light side salad.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with a variety of fish. We have made this with haddock, flounder, halibut, salmon, and sea bass. All work wonderfully with these flavors and technique.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: seafood

Keywords: the best baked cod recipe ever, simple and easy fish recipes, baked fish recipes, mustard and lemon cod

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:51 am

    This recipe is fantastic. Easy (foolproof, as you say) and with wonderful flavor. I’ve made this with cod, haddock, and salmon. I may never cook fish another way!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lynna says

      November 25, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Lite and Delish! Ge way cod should be! And, so simple!! I did a quick broil at the end to brown the top!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  2. Uwe Lehmann says

    July 6, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    Love it

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Rich says

    July 27, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    What I dislike more than anything else with fish is the breading part. I’m going to skip the dipping and dredging from now on and just do this! It came out perfect and delicious and SO simple. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Molly says

      July 28, 2021 at 9:40 am

      SO glad to hear! This is such an easy method. Thanks for leaving feedback, Rich!

      Reply
  4. Chelsea says

    July 30, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Are the mayo/mustard/breadcrumbs just on one side of the fish? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Molly says

      July 31, 2021 at 7:18 am

      Yes! It’s a topping. It keeps the fish super moist during the cooking process and has enough flavor that you don’t need it on all sides.

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        July 31, 2021 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you! It was super fast to put together and tasted delicious!

        Reply
  5. Rich says

    August 1, 2021 at 6:18 pm

    Any idea on the nutrition information

    Reply
  6. Alisha Jones says

    August 5, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    Love! Have made something similar with chicken, but this was delicious on the cod.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. John Schmiess says

    August 6, 2021 at 1:02 am

    I have made this twice for my wife and sons, and received much praise. They all tell me that this is the best cod recipe I’ve ever made. It’s funny because I had my doubts about using mustard with cod. I thought maybe it would overpower the flavor of the fish. Fortunately the mayo (I used avocado mayo) must buffer the mustard so that it provides unique flavor without overpowering the taste of the fish. Thanks Molly for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  8. Mandy Knock says

    September 1, 2021 at 1:36 am

    What if u don’t have Dijon mustard

    Reply
    • Molly says

      September 1, 2021 at 9:54 am

      Any mustard will work. We’ve done it with honey mustard before and while the flavor it definitely different, it’s still delicious!

      Reply
  9. Tali says

    September 3, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    This should be called, “Oh my cod!”

    Reply
    • Molly says

      September 5, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      That’s what we call it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mike Jacobson says

    September 5, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    Made this for first time with wild cod–it was great! I don’t usually use mayo and did not have any on hand—but did have plain Greek yogurt which apparently works as a great substitute. Love the fact that the breading sits on top. What a great recipe—Thanks!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Kelly Purdue says

    September 11, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    Oh my Cod it is! It is wonderful–the best baked cod I’ve ever made. I am a lover of fried fish, but this is even better! Tasty, flaky, just plain yummy. Thanks so much for sharing it–I will be making it every other week!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Meri says

      August 4, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      This was underwhelming after all the hype

      ★★★

      Reply
      • Lisa Shead says

        September 13, 2022 at 9:10 pm

        Then don’t make it again… If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all..

        Reply
        • Meri says

          November 4, 2022 at 4:21 am

          Definitely won’t; thank you for “permission!”

          Reply
        • Darlene Begovich says

          January 3, 2023 at 4:15 pm

          I appreciate all comments, both good and bad when deciding on making a recipe

          Reply
  12. Lisa says

    September 20, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    Finally, a recipe title that’s totally true! This is simply delicious. Thank you Molly, it was a winner tonight.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lisa Shead says

      September 13, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      I absolutely loved it… Yummy 😋

      Reply
  13. Dennise Barber says

    September 22, 2021 at 4:23 pm

    This was absolutely delicious and so easy. I made this for the first time for 4 people and everyone loved it. Thank you for this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Dennise Barber says

      September 22, 2021 at 9:03 pm

      I should note that I didn’t have panko on hand, so I smashed up some salad croutons – worked great!

      Reply
  14. Laurie Schechter says

    October 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Agreed! My husband goes fishing regularly and often brings home white fish for several meals. We have been looking for a good, simple cod recipe. This is it! We loved it and will definitely add to our recipe collection.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. tamara a Brown says

    October 4, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    Quite possibly one of my top 5 fish recipes. Maybe #2. (Grilled is my favorite), I used plain mustard with a small dollop of honey. OH MY COD!! Thank you for this delight!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Rob Hoffman says

    October 6, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    I have tried a lot of different cod recipes, but frequently they turn out bland, or just not what I hoped. When I made this recipe tonight, my wife mentioned it is probably the best cod recipe I have made. Thank you very much for the recipe and ideas.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Eric Eigen says

    October 10, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    Can I make more and freeze the extra?
    you keep saying this is a duplicate question but you never answered it1

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Molly says

      October 11, 2021 at 7:10 am

      Hi Eric. I have never attempted to freeze this dish, and I’m not sure how well it would work out. My recommendation is to make and eat it fresh.

      Reply
  18. Linda Scalice says

    October 12, 2021 at 9:25 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I made this last night and it was the best cod we’ve ever had. My husband, who’s usually less than enthusiastic about fish had seconds. This is now my go-to way to prepare cod and similar fish.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Cassandra says

    October 15, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    My partner and I usually don’t like cod, since it’s often rubbery and flavorless. But dang if this recipe didn’t crack the CODe! We did ours from frozen, same steps but it just took a little longer to cook (20-25min). I served with some brown rice and roast asparagus (cooked in the oven at the same temp with the cod). You really made cod taste good, thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    November 17, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Scrumptious! Easy peasy, and makes for a tender and moist dish with a delicate flavor with just a hint of tang. This one is a keeper. Thank you for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Colleen Gallagher says

    November 24, 2021 at 7:53 pm

    Made this tonight the reviews are absolutely correct Very yummyou cannot go wrong

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. Linda Betz says

    January 9, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    This is fabulous. Thank you for rescuong my Sunday! Incredibly easy to make and quick. I appreciate your sharing your recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Molly says

      January 20, 2022 at 7:32 am

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it! It’s one of our go-to meals!

      Reply
  23. Bonnie Huard says

    February 9, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    This is an Amazing recipe. I have made it twice & will make it again. It is easy to adjust for a crowd. I live in Maine & very picky about my recipes. This is on the top of my list. Thank You. ❤️

    Reply
  24. Leon says

    February 22, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    I made this and it came out OK. I used Italian bread crumbs because that is all that I had on hand. This is the first time I ate cod fish and I didn’t think that it had any taste to it. I usually eat fried fish. But this recipe was simple to make. Thanks

    Reply
  25. Connie Martin says

    March 4, 2022 at 11:37 am

    This was amazing! The only thing I did different was I added some everything bagel seasoning to the bread crumbs. I will use this recipe every time I have fish! Thanks so much for a wonderful recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Leann says

    March 6, 2022 at 11:26 am

    This has become my go to fish recipe. I love everything about it

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Sarah says

    March 16, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    Best cod I’ve ever made!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Molly says

      March 17, 2022 at 9:51 am

      Woo hoo! So glad to hear that. It’s our fave, too!

      Reply
  28. Helen says

    March 30, 2022 at 11:23 pm

    I made this recipe for my family. The cod was flakey and very tasty. Will definitely make it again. Since I didn’t have panko breadcrumbs, I made my own with sourdough bread.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  29. Lorri says

    April 1, 2022 at 8:10 pm

    I used your recipe for a Sheepshead fish that I had caught. The cooked fish was off the charts-amazingly delish. One of the best fish that I have had. Thanks for the recipe. I am sharing with my fishing buddies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  30. Mary Sue Kowalski says

    May 27, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    This is a family favorite. I use it on both cod and salmon – equally delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  31. Peggy says

    May 30, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    Oh my cod is right. Love it thanks for sharing

    Reply
  32. Yvette says

    June 9, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    Going to make it for Dinner Tonight.
    Will give Reviews

    Reply
  33. Kariline Pleasant says

    July 19, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Oh my! Creamy, moist the very best we have ever had! Thank you! We love this!!!!

    Reply
  34. Katie L. says

    July 20, 2022 at 9:28 am

    The whole family loved it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  35. Sally says

    September 2, 2022 at 5:28 pm

    Best cod recipe we’ve tried. Super tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  36. Sharon says

    October 31, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    Rave reviews from company. I have saved this for my go to best cod recipe ever.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  37. Melisa Hernandez says

    November 14, 2022 at 5:51 pm

    Excuse my language but “Holy Crap” !!! So FRICKEN good !!!

    Reply
  38. Hilary says

    December 16, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    Oh My Cod you were right! Made this last night and will be doing it regularly. Didn’t have Dijon so just used regular mustard and it was delicious! Super easy! Thank you!

    Reply
  39. Samantha Dvorak says

    January 22, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    Not a lot of flavor but then I’m starting to think it’s just the fish (cod)

    ★★★

    Reply

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