Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do you flip cod when baking? ›

Carefully flip the cod and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the fish feels slightly firm when gently pressed with your finger.

Try a gentle cooking method: Instead of adding fat, you can also try a gentle cooking method like steaming or cooking en papillote. Both of these methods help to preserve Pacific cod's high moisture content and produce incredibly tender results.

Overcooked fish loses its natural moisture, which can result in a dry and chewy texture. The proteins in the fish also begin to tighten, which can make the fish tough and rubbery. In addition, overcooked fish can have a severe lack of flavor, as the heat causes the natural oils in the fish to evaporate.

How Long To Bake Cod? I bake cod in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 400 degree F, until it's opaque and flakes easily with a fork. My general rule of thumb is to cook fish for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. But for perfect results, see my tip above for using a thermometer.

The best way to tell if your fish is done is by testing it with a fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and twist gently. The fish will flake easily when it's done and it will lose its translucent or raw appearance. A good rule of thumb is to cook the fish to an internal temperature of 140-145 degrees.

Pan-frying is a great option for cod fillet or loin as there is time to produce a lovely crispy skin without overcooking the delicate, flaky flesh. This is the way cod and similar white fish are often cooked in restaurant kitchens and is very simple to do at home.

A notoriously finicky fish, cod needs as much moisture as it can get in the hot oven. Cook the cod at a high temperature. The less amount of time the cod spends in the oven, the less likely it is to turn out rubbery and dry. That is to say, cooking it at a high temperature is key to not making it rubbery.

The 3 different ways of cooking cod I will be showcasing are: Pan Fried, Pan Seared and Pan Grilled. All of these cooking styles are very popular all over the world, and can easily be done at home with no special equipment or tricky cooking skills.

The presence of bile in whole fish and fish viscera is shown to cause bitterness in fish protein hydrolysates. The fat and ash content could also cause bitter taste.

What Is the Internal Temp of Cod When Cooked? In general, the ideal internal temperature of cooked fish is 145 °F (63 °C). The internal temp of cod when cooked is about the same. An easy way to test if the cod is done is to note when the meat starts to turn opaque and you can separate the meat using a fork.

Why does cod fall apart when cooking? ›

As fish cooks, proteins in the muscle fibers coagulate and the flesh changes from translucent to opaque in appearance. When the collagen softens in heat, it loses its structure and turns to gelatin; the muscle fibers have little to hold them together and the fish separates easily into flakes.

Dry fish: It used to be recommended to rinse fish before baking, but fear of splattering harmful bacteria that might be on the fish changed that. We recommend not rinsing unless you need to rinse off any scales. Pat dry with paper towels whether you rinse or not.

About 1/3 to 1/2 pound per person is a good portion size for cod fillet. It's healthy, low in fat, and absolutely delicious, so you can feel good about enjoying it.

Overcooking cod will make it tough and dry since more moisture evaporates from the fish as its internal temperature rises.

The second part of the Rule—only flipping the fish once—is as important as the cooking time. Since fish is more delicate than other meats, it can fall apart if you turn it frequently. Another benefit of only turning it once is that you will get a nice sear, resulting in fish that is mouthwateringly delicious!

Roast, without turning, until the fish is cooked through and the skin is starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. (The oven provides more even heat than the grill, so there's no need to flip them.)

Drizzle fish with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and place on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down if you've left the skin on. Roast fish for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, until the fish is opaque and tender when pierced with a fork but before it starts to flake.

So, you want skin that is super crisp and flavorful, just as you would want with chicken. Starting your salmon skin-side down, and cooking it until it is well rendered, lightly browned, and crisp, and then turning the salmon to finish the cooking, will make for a terrific dining experience.