26 Frozen Cod Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

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26 Frozen Cod Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight2/26 Broiled Cod 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Broiled Cod Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the easiest and tastiest fish you’ll serve. Even finicky eaters who think they don’t like fish will love it because it lacks a fishy taste and is beautiful and flakey. —Kim Russell, North Wales, Pennsylvania Not sure which brand of fish to buy? Check out the brands our editors and the Taste of Home Test Kitchen recommend.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat

Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat. 3/26 Fish and Fries 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Tuck in” as if you’re in a traditional British pub. These oven-baked, moist fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that’s healthy but just as crunchy and golden as the deep-fried kind. Simply seasoned and also baked, the crispy fries are perfect on the side.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

—Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 120mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 4/26 Easy Fish Tacos 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Searching for a lighter alternative to traditional fried fish, I came up with this crispy, crunchy fish tacos recipe. It’s a hit with friends and family. —Jennifer Palmer, Rancho Cucamonga, California Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 350 calories, 13g

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat

fat (5g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 632mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 5/26 Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth 3 Reviews Shrimp & Cod Stew in Tomato-Saffron Broth Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love coming inside on a cold day and smelling this comforting seafood stew simmering in the kitchen. —Lydia Becker, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 250 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol,

1005mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein

1005mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 6/26 Stuffed-Olive Cod 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed-Olive Cod Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Visit the olive bar in your supermarket to put a new twist on cod in this simple high-protein, low-fat entree that’s a weeknight lifesaver. — Tria Olsen, Queen Creek, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 163 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat. 7/26 Grilled

A simple honey mustard-mayonnaise sauce puts the sandwiches ahead of the rest

Fish Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I season these fish fillets with lime juice and lemon pepper before grilling them. A simple honey mustard-mayonnaise sauce puts the sandwiches ahead of the rest. —Violet Beard, Marshall, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 224 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 3 lean meat. 8/26 Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Bacon & Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let’s face it, everything really is better with bacon. I fry it, add cod fillets to the pan and finish it all with a big, tomato-y pop. —Maureen McClanahan, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1/4 cup tomato mixture and 1 tablespoon bacon: 178 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 9/26 Homemade Fish Sticks 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch

Fish Sticks Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am a nutritionist and needed a healthy fish fix. Moist inside and crunchy outside, these are amazing with oven fries or roasted veggies and low-fat homemade tartar sauce. —Jennifer Rowland, Elizabethtown, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 278 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 10/26 Citrus Cod 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DIANA RATTRAY FOR TASTE

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy fish frequently, and this baked version has a tempting mild orange flavor. It comes out of the oven flaky and moist, and it’s just the thing to make for a delightful light meal. — Jacquelyn Dixon, LaPorte, IA Nutrition Facts: 1 cod fillet: 153 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 108mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 11/26 Cod and Asparagus Bake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you’d like. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 141 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 12/26 Greek Fish Bake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a military spouse living overseas, I

got the chance to try many styles of cooking

got the chance to try many styles of cooking. Here’s a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that we still love today. —Stacey Boyd, Springfield, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with toppings: 246 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 13/26 Tomato-Basil Baked Fish 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to have

Baked fish is so simple and so good for you

on hand. Baked fish is so simple and so good for you. I make this often! —Annie Hicks, Zephyrhills, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 121 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/26 Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cod with Hearty Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when

he took over the cooking

he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. —Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 3/4 cup sauce: 271 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 746mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 15/26 Lemony Parsley Baked Cod 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The trick to avoid overcooking a good piece of fish is to cook it at a high temperature for

a short amount of time

a short amount of time. Do that and the fish stays moist and tender. —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 161 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 16/26 Oven-Fried Fish & Chips 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Fried Fish & Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My baked fish is a shoo-in when you want fish and chips without the frying mess.

Dare I say, they’re a little upgrade from the English pub classic

Dare I say, they’re a little upgrade from the English pub classic. Get more of my recipe at cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com. —Reeni Pisano, Wappingers Falls, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 475 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 17/26 Baked Cod Piccata with Asparagus 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It takes longer for the oven to preheat than it does to prepare this delicious, good-for-you dish. While it’s baking, I throw together a quick salad. —Barbara

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