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    Home » Newest Recipes! » Dinner » Blackened Cod

    Blackened Cod

    Published: Oct 18, 2020 by Aubrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This blackened cod recipe combines a bold smoky blackened seasoning with firm but flakey and mild cod fish, pan seared to perfection! Perfect for blackened cod tacos or served up with some roasted vegetables.

    blackened cod on a plate next to quinoa and roasted asparagus

    Cod is a delicious and mild tasting fish with a large flakey texture, but still firm and meaty. It holds up well to bold spices and many different cooking preparations, my favorite being blackened. I am going to go out on a limb and say that this fish is one of the most underutilized seafood options. It doesn’t seem to be as prevalent as its famous fish counterparts like salmon or tuna. So, we are going to change that folks!

    Why this recipe works

    • Quick and Easy: You can whip up this easy dinner recipe in less than 15 minutes! This blackened cod is delicious in blacked cod tacos or simply served up with a side of rice, quinoa and vegetables! My favorite sides are my Best Roasted Asparagus and Whole30 Mashed Potatoes.
    • Delicious Flavor: It is super easy to make homemade blackened seasoning and the bold and vibrant flavor highlights this delicious flakey blackened cod.
    • Healthy: Cod is a super healthy, protein packed white fish that is low in calories and works well in many recipe preparations. If you are looking for other healthy seafood recipes, you will love my Easy Baked Salmon.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Blackened Cod

    • Cod: I order my Cod online through Wild Alaskan Company. Their cod filets are pre-portioned, vacuum sealed and always fresh and delicious!
    • Oil: Any high heat oil will work. For example: vegetable or canola oil.

    Blackened Seasoning

    • Smoked or sweet paprika
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Black pepper
    • Kosher salt
    • Brown sugar
    • Cayenne
    • Basil
    • Thyme
    • Oregano

    If you don’t want to make homemade blackened seasoning, there are many blackened seasoning options online and at your local grocery store, so don’t be afraid to skip this step. Trust me, your blackened cod will still turn out delicious!

    How to make blackened fish

    Blackened Cod

    1. Dry each cod filet with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
    2. Rub each cod filet with about 1 teaspoon oil.
    3. Evenly sprinkle blackened seasoning on all side of cod filet. You can use your hands to be sure blackened seasoning is coating all sides of the cod.
    4. Pour remaining oil into sauté pan and heat to medium high.
    5. Once oil is hot, plate your cod filets into the saute pan.
    6. Cook each side for approximately 3-4 minutes or until cod fish is thoroughly cooked through.

    You can also make blackened cod on the grill or baked blackened cod in the oven. Simply use the same blackening seasoning and pop on the grill or oven. You can also use different fish with this blackened spice. Blacked salmon, blacked catfish or blackened mahi are all great options.

    Blackened Seasoning

    For this blackened cod recipe, thoroughly mix smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme to create blackened seasoning. Store any unused portion in an airtight jar.

    Can I buy cod online?

    If you want to order seafood online from my favorite seafood company, you can click on any of my links in this post to receive $15 off your first order at Wild Alaskan Seafood Company!

    In my opinion, their fish was fresh and delicious! It is also sustainably harvested, responsibly sourced and they offer wide variety of different fish, including salmon (sockeye and coho) and various whitefish, such as cod, halibut and pollock.

    First, I want to fully disclose that this post contains affiliate links. However, my top priority to my readers is that they know they can trust my recommendations when I make them. For that reason, I only recommend products that I LOVE and always conduct my own independent research before I recommend any products or services. These opinions are solely my own.

    FAQ and expert tips

    What is blackened fish?

    Blackened fish is a cooking technique using a spice blend and cooking the fish in a high heat pan to create a delicious blackened fish crust.

    Is blackened the same as Cajun?

    Blackened seasoning can be very similar to Cajun seasoning. There is overlap of many spices in both recipes with Cajun tending to be spicier.

    What does cod taste like?

    Cod is a very mild tasting fish with a firm and meaty, yet still flakey texture.

    Looking for other delicious fish recipes?

    If you loved baked salmon, you will love Baked Salmon with Lemon and Pistachio Crusted Salmon.

    If you love sushi and sashimi, definitely check out my Tataki Salmon and Yellowtail Sashimi!

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    blackened cod on a plate next to quinoa and roasted asparagus

    Blackened Cod

    This blackened cod recipe combines a bold smoky blackened seasoning with firm but flakey and mild cod fish, pan seared to perfection! Perfect for blackened cod tacos or served up with some roasted vegetables.
    5 from 123 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American, cajun
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Aubrey
    Cost: $6

    Equipment

    • Saute Pan

    Ingredients

    Blackened Cod

    • 2 6 oz filet cod
    • 2 tablespoon oil

    Blackened Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon smoked or sweet paprika
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • ½ teaspoon oregano

    Instructions

    Blackened Seasoning

    • Thoroughly mix smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, brown sugar, cayenne, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme to create blackened seasoning. Store any unused portion in an airtight jar.

    Blackened Cod

    • Dry each cod filet with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
    • Rub each cod filet with about 1 teaspoon oil.
    • Evenly sprinkle blackened seasoning on all side of cod filet. You can use your hands to be sure blackened seasoning is coating all sides of the cod.
    • Pour remaining oil into sauté pan and heat to medium high.
    • Once oil is hot, plate your cod filets into the saute pan.
    • Cook each side for approximately 3-4 minutes or until cod fish is thoroughly cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Aubrey

    My name is Aubrey. I am a busy lawyer and momma. While I am passionate about both, I have a place in my heart for great food and want to share it with other food lovers!

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    1. Debbie

      April 08, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Best fish I ever cooked!

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      • Aubrey

        April 08, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        Thanks Debbie! So happy to hear!

        Reply

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