Keto Oven Baked Cod Recipe

This keto recipe for oven baked cod has a delicious crust made with parmesan cheese and crunchy pork rinds. With a squeeze of lemon juice, this fish dinner has zero net carbs per serving and is a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids!

I love making fish for dinner! I know it's going to be incredibly filling (thanks to the healthy fats) and have a light taste, too. My go-to fish is usually fresh or frozen salmon, but I'm starting to really like cod.

I've been using cod to make a few new dinners like this baked fish Florentine and fish tacos and they have all turned out great!

The secret to the best keto cod recipes is the low-carb breading. As it bakes, it becomes crispy on top and the fish remains juicy and flaky.

It's a recipe that you will swear came from a restaurant!

Keep this recipe on-hand when you want something a little fancier for dinner.

Ingredients needed for keto baked cod

You don't need a whole bunch of complicated ingredients to make a beautiful fish dinner.

Besides a fresh filet of cod fish, here's everything you'll need:

Keto breading

I discovered that a zero-net carb breading for fish that I love is pork rind crumbs! They maintain their crispy texture as I bake the cod fillets, so it has a satisfying crunch.

Tip: If you have any leftover pork rind breadcrumbs, use them to make some keto crab cakes!

I also added some grated parmesan cheese too, because it rounds out the flavor and adds to the crust on top of the fish.

Seasoning

When you add herbs to the fish, use fresh herbs as much as possible. While dried parsley will work too, you can't beat the burst of flavor from the fresh leaves.

To season the actual piece of fish, some simple salt and pepper works perfectly. You can also sprinkle in some cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Cooking wine

My other favorite ingredient that made all the difference is the white cooking wine. It infuses the fish with so much flavor!

You can use a dry white wine if you don't have cooking wine on hand.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low carb recipe.

Cooking tips:

• Pat the fish dry before you add the pork rinds and seasoning. This will remove the excess moisture which will help the pork rinds stick to the fish and give it a better crust. It will also help it cook evenly.
• Do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave enough room for each filet to bake. If you add too many fillets at once, the fish might become soggy instead of crispy.
• Be very careful when you lift the fish off of the baking sheet. Cod is a tender fish that might break if you use too thick of a spatula. They actually make thinner ones known as fish spatulas for this reason.

How to cod in the oven

When you make the cod in the oven, you don't have to stand over the stove and worry about making a big mess. This is a very simple way to make a filling dinner!

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Before you even begin preparing the cod for baking, preheat your oven. The oven must be preheated to cook the fish appropriately.

Step 2: Make keto breading and butter

Add all of the breading ingredients to a bowl. Pat the fish dry and then dip each filet in the breading ingredients.

In a separate bowl, mix some melted butter and white cooking wine.

Tip: Do not treat this like chicken legs or "shake and bake."

Step 3: Bake breaded cod in oven

Place the fish on the baking sheet and spread the crust ingredients on top. Then, drizzle the butter and wine mixture on top after that.

It only takes 20 minutes for it to bake.

Towards the end of the 20 minutes, you'll begin to smell the aroma of the parsley, fish, and cooking wine!

What to serve with oven baked cod

This is a very light meal, so lighter sides will taste better with it.

Since fish and rice seem to go perfectly together, serve some cauliflower rice on the side.

This will also taste perfect with some simple veggies like oven roasted asparagus. My recipe for oven-roasted artichoke hearts is drizzled with lemon and tastes fresh and light, just like the fish!

Add a bowl of baby kale salad on the side for a well-rounded meal.

Tip: When you are picking out the side dishes, think light. Choose recipes that are made with whole ingredients and avoid things with a lot of cheese or other meats!

FAQs

Before we get to the recipe, here are some questions people often ask about baking cod in the oven.

Make baked cod fish for a light and delicious dinner!

If you have never tried to bake cod before, this recipe should be where you start. It's so simple that beginning cooks will be successful.

Plus, it has major rewards too. The cod is packed with omega-3 fatty acids your body needs.

Another family favorite are these air fryer salmon bites! They are little nuggets of deliciousness seasoned with soy sauce, honey and blend of spices.

Like This Keto Fish Recipe? Try These!

If you enjoyed this baked cod recipe, here are some more seafood recipes that you will enjoy. They are some of my go-to's:

• Homemade Fish Tacos feature crispy fish on a bed of lettuce and wrapped in a low-carb wrap.
• Keto Seafood Paella is a delicious and flavorful seafood dish that will transport you to Spain.
• Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp is a tasty appetizer, or main dish served with a creamy low-carb dipping sauce.
• Keto Clam Chowder is perfect for cold days when you want some comfort food to warm you up.
• Easy Lobster Bisque is a decedent and creamy soup that you can make at home with simple low-carb ingredients.

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