Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust

Flaky cod fillets are topped with a vibrant, savory herb and almond crust, baked to golden perfection. This dish offers a delightful crunch and herbaceous aroma, making for a satisfying and elegant gluten-free meal.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy dinner recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including cod fillets, olive oil, garlic — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more dinner recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust: When preparing this dinner recipe, the herb crust uses almond flour in place of breadcrumbs, so buy almond flour labeled gluten-free, since it can be milled near wheat. Use a clean baking dish and pastry brush rather than ones used for breaded fish.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust: This recipe is naturally gluten-free by utilizing almond flour for the crust and ensuring all other components are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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1.5 lbs cod fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup almond flour Shop
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Pat the cod fillets completely dry with paper towels; this helps the crust adhere better. Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and black pepper.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, chopped fresh parsley, chopped chives, and lemon zest. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This herb and almond mixture will form the flavorful crust.
3 Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top of each cod fillet. Press the herb and almond mixture firmly onto the oiled surface of each fillet, ensuring an even coating. The mixture should stick well to the fish.
4 Place the crusted cod fillets into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The crust should be golden brown and fragrant.
5 While the cod bakes, mince the garlic. If you are serving with a sauce, you can sauté the minced garlic in a small pan with a touch of olive oil for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock and a gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Thicken this sauce with a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) and simmer for 2-3 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve the baked cod immediately, spooning any optional sauce over the top.

Nutrition (per serving)

588

Calories

40g

Protein

44g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Fiber

532mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Choose thick, even cod fillets. Thin tail pieces overcook before the almond crust browns.
If the crust isn't golden by the time the cod is opaque, broil it for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
Press the herb and almond crust on firmly after brushing with oil, as step 3 says, so it doesn't slide off in the oven.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust?

Check cod fillets, olive oil, garlic, minced before they go into Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust. The herb crust uses almond flour in place of breadcrumbs, so buy almond flour labeled gluten-free, since it can be milled near wheat. Use a clean baking dish and pastry brush rather than ones used for breaded fish.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust use?

Gluten-Free Baked Cod with Herb Crust relies on 1 cup almond flour. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce.

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