Cajun Cod with Smoky Potato Wedges Recipe
A flavorful Cajun Cod recipe paired with smoky spiced potato wedges, baked to golden perfection for a delicious and hearty meal served with a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Cajun
Ingredients
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Potato Wedges
- 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) floury white potatoes, sliced into wedges (no need to peel)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cajun Cod
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
To Serve
- Simple green salad
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200ºC/400ºF fan setting to ensure even cooking and crispy potato wedges.
- Prepare Potato Wedges: Arrange the sliced potato wedges on a large baking tray. Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chilli flakes. Toss them so the spices coat the wedges thoroughly.
- Oil the Potatoes: Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned potato wedges and toss again to coat them evenly. Spread them out on the tray for baking.
- Bake Potatoes: Place the tray of potatoes in the oven and bake for 20 minutes to start the roasting process.
- Season Cod Fillets: While the potatoes bake, arrange the cod fillets on a shallow baking tray. Sprinkle the Cajun spice mix, salt, and pepper over the fillets, then rub the spices into the fish. Brush the fillets with olive oil to keep them moist during cooking.
- Turn Potatoes: After 20 minutes, use a spatula to turn the potato wedges to ensure even cooking and return them to the oven.
- Bake Cod: Place the tray with the cod fillets on an oven rack above the potatoes. Bake the cod and potatoes together for another 10–12 minutes, until the cod is fully cooked through and the potato wedges are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the Cajun cod and smoky potato wedges hot, accompanied by a simple green salad for a fresh, balanced meal.
Notes
- Use a fan oven if possible for best roasting results with potatoes.
- Choosing floury white potatoes (such as Russet or Maris Piper) helps achieve a fluffy interior and crispy exterior.
- Adjust chilli flakes according to your heat preference.
- Ensure cod fillets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
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