Cajun Garlic Cod
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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A topping that packs a flavor-punch, that bakes directly on each piece of cod filet. Your new favorite cod dinner awaits you with this recipe!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 1 - lb(s) cod fillet
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 - cup(s) Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 - Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 - Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Side: - salad**
  • Side: - rice**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)**
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Divide cod filet into 4 oz. portions, if needed.
  2. Cook rice, as directed.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  4. Place cod filets in a small baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, toss together the panko bread crumbs, minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Press this mixture directly onto each piece of cod in the baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cod is flaky white throughout. Baking time may vary, depending on thickness of the filets.
  7. Prepare the salad.
  8. Serve Cajun Garlic Cod with rice and side salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Cut 2 lbs. of cod into 8 - 4 oz. portions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 4 Tbsp minced garlic and 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning.

To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

  • 4 cod filets
  • Salt and pepper
  • Half of the garlic-Cajun mixture, pressed onto each filet

Remove as much air as you can and seal. Freeze up to 6 months in your fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring the salmon and toppings to baking dish. Bake at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Special notes

Serve with cauliflower ‘rice’ for Paleo/Whole30 meal.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Recipe is gluten free when served with gluten-free sides.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Cajun Garlic Cod

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw completely, then bake at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cod is flaky white throughout..
Serve with rice and salad.

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