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Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumb

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Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumb is a vibrant, flavour-packed dish that pairs tender, flaky cod with a crispy, smoky topping of chorizo, garlic, and breadcrumbs. It’s one of those recipes that feels impressive but is deceptively simple to make. I love serving it with roasted veg or a buttery mash to soak up all the flavour. The contrast of textures and bold Spanish-inspired notes make this an easy favourite in my kitchen.
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Baked cod with chorizo crumb is one of my favourite fuss-free ways to dress up fish. I top flaky white cod fillets with a crispy mix of chopped chorizo, breadcrumbs, garlic, and herbs, then bake until golden and sizzling. The contrast of buttery fish and crunchy, smoky topping is absolutely irresistible. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavour, and makes a gorgeous centrepiece whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a relaxed dinner party.

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g potatoes, roughly diced
  • 2 peppers, roughly diced
  • 100g shallots, peeled
  • 10 large pitted olives
  • 200g cod fillets
  • 50g chorizo, diced
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200C, and line a roasting tray with parchment paper.
  2. Cover potatoes in cold, salty water and bring to the boil. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat and drain.
  3. Toss together the potatoes, peppers and shallots with the olive oil and a large pinch of salt.
  4. Arrange vegetables on the parchment paper in a single layer, and then bake in the hot oven for one hour, turning halfway through.
  5. Over medium heat, cook the chorizo in a skillet until dark red and the oils have emulsified. Add the breadcrumbs and cook additional 2-3 minutes so the breadcrumbs absorb the fats.
  6. Transfer chorizo and breadcrumbs to a food processor, and add the parmesan cheese. Pulse 4-5 times or until you have a crumb-like texture.
  7. Spoon the chorizo crumb onto the fish, pressing it firmly into the flesh.
  8. Remove the vegetables from the oven, and carefully arrange the cod fillets on top of the vegetables.
  9. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
  10. Next, add the olives to the baking tray, and cook an additional 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven, and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 500mgCarbohydrates: 43gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 35g

Please note, this nutrition information is to be used as a guide only. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

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Baked Cod with Chorizo Crumb Recipe

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A Lazy Valentine

With Valentine’s Day creeping up, I figured now’s a good time to share one of my favourite meals for two – baked cod with chorizo crumb. It’s simple, elegant, and best of all, completely fuss-free. Ideal for a quiet night in with someone you adore (or someone you don’t as is my case), or even just for treating yourself with a cold glass of pinot grigio and something tasty on the plate. I know it’s a bit of a cliche to talk about romantic meals in February, but I genuinely love the simplicity of this dish. It feels special without being showy, and doesn’t require a thousand ingredients or a culinary diploma to get right.

Truth be told though, Valentine’s Day in our house usually doesn’t look like a Michelin star dining experience. Living in Scotland, the supermarkets go all out with their Valentine’s Day meal deals. Three courses, wine, the lot. And honestly? Sometimes I just want someone else to do the thinking. I love food, obviously, but there’s something so comforting about popping a pre-prepped meal into the oven and settling in for a cheesy sci-fi flick with a blanket and a wine glass in hand and pretending my husband doesn’t exist. That’s the kind of celebration I can get behind.

Although in an unhappy marriage, I do think the sentiment of the day is lovely. It’s a nudge to be a bit more present with the people you actually do like. And if you do feel like pottering around the kitchen, then this cod dish is a brilliant place to start. It’s quick, flavourful, and just feels a little more special than your standard weeknight dinner.

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Why Cod is a Winner

If you’re not someone who regularly cooks fish, cod is such a good place to begin. It’s mild, it’s firm, and it doesn’t stink out the kitchen. That last bit is important, especially if you’re cooking in a smaller space or you’re trying to impress someone and not remind them of a fishmonger. Cod behaves beautifully in the oven too, absorbing the flavours you throw at it like a sponge – and in this case, that’s smoky, paprika-rich chorizo and savoury parmesan. Honestly, it’s a magic combination.

I know a lot of people default to salmon, and I do love salmon, but cod is often overlooked. It doesn’t have the same richness, which makes it a bit more versatile in my opinion. Plus, the texture is perfect – flaky but not fragile, robust enough to hold a topping without collapsing into sad flakes of disappointment. That matters when you’re trying to make something that looks nice on the plate without requiring tweezers and a YouTube tutorial.

It also pairs beautifully with Mediterranean flavours. The olives, the sweet roasted peppers, the sharpness of shallots – they all bring a freshness and colour to the dish that lifts the fish without overwhelming it. It’s colourful, flavourful, and it looks like you tried much harder than you actually did. Perfect.

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Chorizo Crumb Is The Star of the Show

Right, let’s talk about the crumb. This is the part that turns a humble fillet of cod into something you’d happily serve with a flick of the tea towel and a glass of something chilled. Chorizo is already packed with flavour – smoky, spicy, slightly sweet – and when it hits the pan, it releases all those beautiful oils that turn breadcrumbs into gold. Literal crunchy, spicy gold. You don’t need to go overboard cooking it either. A bit of colour, a little sizzle, and you’re good. The oven will take care of the rest.

Those breadcrumbs are the real secret weapon. They soak up all the oil from the chorizo, holding onto the flavour so nothing is wasted. Throw in a bit of grated parmesan and you’ve got saltiness, crunch, and spice in every mouthful. It’s rich without being heavy, and it gives you that lovely contrast against the soft, flaky fish.

And I haven’t even mentioned how easy it is to throw together. You’re not standing over the stove for hours – just a bit of chopping, a quick sizzle, and into the oven it all goes. The vegetables roast alongside the cod, soaking up all the flavour from the oil and fish juices. It’s all cooked on one tray. Barely any washing up. Honestly, what more could you want?

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Ingredients Breakdown

This dish is simple, but every ingredient earns its place. Starting with olive oil, just a drizzle to help everything roast evenly and get a bit of colour. The potatoes are diced small so they crisp up nicely and cook at the same time as the rest. Peppers bring sweetness and a splash of colour, and shallots add a mild sharpness that balances everything out. I use whole pitted olives for a bit of salt and depth – they’re not just a garnish, they really do make a difference.

The cod itself is the centrepiece, so go for a nice thick fillet if you can. It holds together better and gives the chorizo crumb something substantial to cling to. Speaking of which, the chorizo should be diced small so it crisps up quickly. I use about 50g – enough to bring flavour without overpowering the fish. Breadcrumbs add that essential crunch, and a tablespoon of grated parmesan ties it all together with a nutty, salty finish.

Everything is balanced. Nothing is wasted. And every bite brings a bit of contrast – soft fish, crunchy topping, tender veg, and a hint of spice. Whether you’re cooking it for Valentine’s Day or just a random Tuesday when you fancy something a little lovely, baked cod with chorizo crumb is one of those dishes that always feels right.

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Bry is the food writer and recipe developer behind Cooking with Bry. She grew up in Western Sydney, where food was never just food. It was Aussie barbecues in the backyard, Middle Eastern bakeries down the road, and Mediterranean kitchens that treated every meal like an occasion. That upbringing shaped her palate in ways she's still discovering. She spent seven years living in the UK, across London and Glasgow, eating her way through some seriously good (and seriously cold) years. After that came Adelaide, markets, produce, wine, which ruined her in the best possible way. Now she's based in Brisbane, which has its own incredible food scene and the added bonus of actually having sunshine. All of that, Western Sydney, the UK, Adelaide, Brisbane, and everywhere in between, feeds into what she cooks and how she writes about it. Her recipes pull from classic Aussie, British, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions, the food that feels like home. Honest, unfussy, and built around flavours she actually craves.
    • Jenn
    • 17 March 2020
    Reply

    This is an amazing dish. Cod is fairly flavor-neutral, but that topping, OMG, it perfectly enhances the fish and it is soooo good!

      • Bry
      • 17 March 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Jenn! The crumb is honestly SO good!!

    • Toni
    • 17 March 2020
    Reply

    This is so good!! Such a delicious meal!

      • Bry
      • 17 March 2020
      Reply

      Thanks! I am so glad you enjoyed it x

    • Pam Greer
    • 17 March 2020
    Reply

    I absolutely love the fish and chorizo combination! The chorizo adds such a spicy richness to the fish, it’s perfect!

      • Bry
      • 17 March 2020
      Reply

      Thanks Pam! It’s such an underappreciated combo!!

    • Carrie Robinson
    • 17 March 2020
    Reply

    Oh yum! I am loving the chorizo in this. 🙂 Looks delicious.

      • Bry
      • 17 March 2020
      Reply

      Chorizo makes everything 100% tastier I think! xx

    • Jessica Formicola
    • 17 March 2020
    Reply

    I love the combination of chorizo and cod! This dish looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it!

      • Bry
      • 17 March 2020
      Reply

      It’s such an unexpectedly yummy combo! Hope you enjoy the recipe!

  6. Reply

    I love chorizo. Here it usually goes into breakfast dishes, though…. I’ve never thought to combine it with fish!

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