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Almond Crusted Cod

Published: Jun 15, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

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This almond crusted cod is so easy to make and perfect for a family dinner on a busy weeknight! It has a deliciously flavorful crust that takes minutes to make, and is a dairy-free and gluten free recipe.

almond crusted cod on a bed of cabbage on a white plate.

Adding a simple crust to fish is an easy way to really up the flavor, and make it a little fancy. Perfect for both a family dinner or when entertaining!

This almond crusted cod recipe is designed for a busy weeknight, using frozen fish that most of us have to hand. The crust is fragrant from herbs and garlic, but also dairy free as we use olive oil rather than butter, and gluten free as we don't use panko or other breadcrumbs. So easy and delicious!

Looking for another tasty fish dish? My baked cod with pesto is easy to make and so full of flavor, and my post on frozen cod recipes has tons of fun ideas!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🦀 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🥔 How to serve this almond crusted cod
  • 🍽 More tasty fish recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Uses frozen fish. Most of us have a packet of frozen fish tucked away in the freezer, which makes this recipe perfect for when you haven't been to the store in a few days! It also keeps the recipe suitable for a low histamine diet per the SIGHI list.

Very little 'hands on' time. All that is needed is a few minutes to make the crust, then the oven does the work for you.

Dairy and gluten free. Using almonds as the base of the crust means we don't use breadcrumbs, and we use olive oil in place of butter.

🦀 Ingredients

individually labelled ingredients for almond crusted cod including garlic, thyme and frozen cod fillets.

This crusted cod recipe requires mostly freezer or pantry staples. All are set out in the recipe card below, but some notes on a few of them:

  • Frozen cod - used in place of fresh fish, head to the freezer instead! You want plain cod fillets that haven't been flavored in any way.
  • Almonds - you can use either ground almonds, or simply blend up slivered almonds yourself as I do (see image two below).
  • Herbs - I think the combination of parsley, rosemary and thyme works really well, but you can always adjust to those you have to hand.

📖 Swaps and variations

Use lemon juice in place of apple cider vinegar. If lemon is suitable for you (perhaps not for my low histamine readers), then it can used in place of the vinegar. Alternatively leave out both altogether.

Swap fresh garlic for garlic powder. Personally I think fresh tastes better, but in a pinch using powder works well too! Use just a touch as it's quite pungent.

🔪 Step by step instructions

Just four simple steps to make this almond crusted cod dish. All are easy to do and very quick!

frozen cod in a white dish with one covered in aluminium foil labelled number one.
ground almonds in a blender cup labelled number two.

Step 1

Once the oven has come to temperature, add the cod fillets to an ovenproof dish and cover with aluminium foil (cover both - image is just to show you there was fish under there!) (image 1). Bake covered for 15 minutes.

Step 2

If required, blend almond slivers to a powder texture (image 2).

almond crust ingredients in a cream bowl with a spoon in it labelled number three.
cod fillets in a white dish with a crust on it labelled number four.

Step 3

Combine the ingredients for the almond crust and stir to combine (image 3). If required, add more olive oil until you have a sticky texture.

Step 4

Once the cod has baked for 15 minutes remove from the oven and pat on the crust. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the fish is white throughout and can be easily flaked with a fork (image 4).

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Choose relatively similar sized cod fillets for an even bake.
  • Adjust the amount of herbs and garlic to taste preference.
  • Don't worry too much about the crust being perfectly placed on the cod, rustic and homemade is good!
  • Be sure that the fish is thoroughly cooked and white throughout. The cook time will vary slightly depending upon the size of the cod fillets.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Can I use other fish besides cod?

Yes, other white fish such as frozen pollock would also work really well for this recipe.

Can you use whole almonds?

No, the almonds need to be of an almost flour-like consistency so they can form a crust for the fish.

How do you know when fish is cooked through?

The fish should be white and easy to flake throughout, including the center.

🥔 How to serve this almond crusted cod

I like to serve this cod recipe on a bed of greens, usually cabbage, which I simply saute in a pan along with asparagus, zucchini or other vegetables I have to hand. There's also my cabbage without bacon recipe if you like a little heat!

It would also pair well with potatoes, such as my roasted zucchini and potatoes or my potato cauliflower mash. And some honey roasted vegetables on the side for come color!

almond crusted cod on a white plate with greens and asparagus.

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📖 Recipe

almond crusted cod on a bed of cabbage on a white plate.

Almond Crusted Cod

Claire
This almond crusted cod is full of flavor and makes for a warming weeknight dinner. Dairy free and gluten free, it uses minimal ingredients and mostly from the freezer and pantry.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American, British
Servings 2 servings
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • Ovenproof dish
  • Blender

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 frozen cod fillets

For the almond crust

  • ¼ cup ground almonds
  • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely diced
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F.
  • Add the frozen cod fillets to an ovenproof dish and cover with aluminium foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • If using almond slivers, add to a blender and blend into a ground almond meal.
  • While the cod is baking, combine the ingredients for the almond crust and stir well.
  • Remove the cod from the oven and pat on the almond crust. Return to the oven (not covered with foil) and bake for a further 15 minutes or until the cod is cooked through. It should be white and flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve with sides of your choice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of olive oil if required. You want the crust to be a thick, slightly sticky texture so it will stay on the fish and hold together. Add a touch more if it seems too dry.
  • Check the fish is white throughout and can be easily flaked with a fork. Adjust cook time accordingly, depending upon the size of the cod fillets.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic, which scores 1. There is a note, 'In small amounts, usually well tolerated after cooking'.
  • almonds, which score 1. There is a note, 'small amounts are well tolerated. May cause e.g. sleep problems'.
  • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.
  • see the SIGHI list for more information on fish.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Monika says

    August 23, 2024 at 9:02 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious..much more than the sum of its parts! Will be making this again for sure..lovely Mediterranean flavours, and low histamine to boot!

    Reply
    • Claire says

      August 24, 2024 at 6:16 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it Monika!

      Reply

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