27 Cod Recipes Perfect for Any Day of the Week

Whether you’re trying to get a healthy weeknight dinner on the table or simply need a meal that’s ready fast, fish is always a great choice. Cod is one of our favorites; its mild flavor makes it incredibly versatile (try it in everything from fish tacos to skewers) and it can be a sustainable option. You’ll find that there are a number of easy ways to cook cod but we can’t get enough of crunchy, homemade fish sticks. Our secret? The air fryer. We season the breadcrumb coating with Pecorino Romano and seafood seasoning, adding just a spritz of oil to help the fish sticks crisp up nicely. Dip in tartar sauce or your favorite condiment and you’ve got a simple and satisfying fried fish dish in minutes.

You can never go wrong topping a fish fillet with a salty, savory, crunchy crust. Here, Ina uses buttery cracker crumbs, ultra-crisp Panko, lemon and fresh herbs to achieve mouthwatering results.

Cod is a very mild and affordable fish that lends itself well to a variety of seasonings including the umami-rich, sweet-salty miso glaze in this recipe. To complete the meal, we steam sliced carrots in the same pot as the rice while it cooks for a complete one-pot side dish.

Our take on this classic British pub grub is just right. Rice flour, baking powder and beer in the batter keep the breading light and crisp, and making your own "chips" is definitely worth it. The double-frying method at two different oil temperatures ensures that the potatoes are perfectly golden and never soggy.

This simple, one-skillet meal of fish in a chunky, homemade tomato sauce takes inspiration from fragrant, simmered shakshuka. We reccomend serving this version the same way: with lots of bread for sopping up the delicious sauce.

This simple, unexpected take on roasted cod is one to keep in your back pocket. The recipe is easy enough for a weeknight meal—but impressive enough to serve at a dinner party.

Of the many types of jeon (or pan-fried battered food) in Korean cuisine, saeng sun jeon (fish jeon) is among the more popular, especially during the autumn festival Chuseok. Don't stop there: The crispy fish strips are simple enough to make anytime you want a tasty banchan or appetizer. This traditional recipe calls for cod fillet, but any other flaky white fish would work well too.

The fantastic thing about cod is that its mild flavor means you can use just about any spices you like to season your fish. We like adding smoky (and not-too-spicy) ancho chile powder.

The elegant flavors of this healthy cod recipe are inspired by the popular miso-marinated black cod dish served at Nobu.

Imagine you're on Chopped and you open your mystery basket to find black cod. What do you do with it? We opted for max flavors by making a delicious marinade — and using it as a glaze and a sauce as well.