Best Stovetop Spicy Cod Recipes

BUTTERED COD FISH RECIPE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl.
• Cut cod into smaller pieces, if desired. Season all sides of the cod with the seasoning.
• Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter melts, add cod to skillet. Cook 2 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to medium. Gently flip the cod. Top with remaining butter and cook another 3-4 minutes.
• Butter will completely melt and the fish will cook. (Don't overcook the cod, it will become mushy and completely fall apart.)
• Drizzle cod with fresh lemon juice and herbs. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy, friends.

BAKED COD SHAKSHUKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Set a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat to shimmering, then add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno, paprika, cayenne, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes along with their juices, season with another pinch of salt and twist of black pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook until vegetables soften and the liquid has mostly reduced, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Season the fish on all sides with salt and pepper and partially submerge in the sauce, leaving space between the pieces. Spoon some sauce over each fillet. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook, uncovered, until the flesh of the fish turns opaque and begins to flake, about 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

PAN-SEARED COD

Steps:

• Pat cod dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown fillets lightly on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes longer. Return cod to pan. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes., Remove cod from pan. Stir cilantro and pine nuts into onion; serve with fish.

STOVETOP SPICY COD

Steps:

• 1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sprinkle Cod chunks with lime juice and set aside.
• 2. Add broth to Skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add stir fry mix and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are softened. Add cayenne and stir. .
• 3. Stir in cod, tomatoes and chiles. Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 4-5 minutes.
• 4. Serve over quinoa, rice or couscous.

SPICY CORNMEAL COD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500°F.
• Cut fish fillet into 4x2-inch pieces. Mix remaining ingredients except eggs and butter. Dip fish into eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on ungreased cookie sheet. Drizzle butter over fish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, turning fish once, until golden brown.

EASIEST SPICY COD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Rinse and dry cod fillets. Place fillets in a lightly greased casserole dish. Pour salsa over fish. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm over rice.

PERFECT TEN BAKED COD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl; melt in microwave on high, about 30 seconds. Stir buttery round crackers into melted butter.
• Place remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 7x11-inch baking dish. Melt in the preheated oven, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove dish from oven.
• Coat both sides of cod in melted butter in the baking dish.
• Bake cod in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; top with lemon juice, wine, and cracker mixture. Place back in oven and bake until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 more minutes.
• Garnish baked cod with parsley and green onion. Serve with lemon wedges.