These easy-to-make recipes are perfect for what to serve with Cod. From pasta and potato side dishes to salads, veggies, and sauces, you’ll find everything you need to serve this tasty fish for dinner. All the recipes listed here are naturally gluten-free with many dairy-free options.
Cod is one of my favorite types of fish because it’s relatively affordable and mild enough to pair well with so many flavors. Cod is a thicker white fillet that bakes up flaky and moist.
Wild-caught cod tastes the best, and don’t be afraid to look for frozen fish if you live in a land-locked state, especially in a small town. Of course, if you have a good source of super fresh fish, go for it!
But the ‘fresh’ fish at your local grocery store usually isn’t worth the price tag over frozen fish fillets.
Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
Pasta Side Dishes
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- One Pot Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Tomato Pasta
- One Pot Caprese Pasta
- Lemon Cream Sauce tossed w/1 pound of pasta
These 5 pasta side dishes are all perfect for the mild-mannered cod. My lemon cream sauce tossed with pasta is extra perfect with my Lemon Herb Baked Cod . A bit of lemon in both dishes works well together, and the creamy pasta adds the perfect richness to the lighter fish.
Potato Side Dishes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes
- Pan-Fried Rosemary Potatoes
- Grilled Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potato
- Roasted Sweet Potato
All these potato side dishes work well with cod or my Lemon Herb Baked Cod . The cheesy mashed potatoes are my favorite make-ahead option. And the grilled potatoes are always on the menu during the summer months.
I’ll even make my baked cod on the grill by placing the baking dish on a grill on medium heat after making the potatoes. The potatoes are perfect at room temperature, so there’s no need to keep them warm while the cod cooks.
Fresh Salads
- Apple Spinach Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Easy Green Salad
- Caesar Salad (made w/o the chicken)
- Best of Summer Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Best Broccoli Salad
- Bacon Kale Caesar Salad
- Citrus Spinach Salad
There’s a little something for every season in this list of salads. If you’re entertaining, it’s nice to pick a pasta or potato, then add a salad and a veggie from below.
If you’re looking for a super light supper, try my Lemon Herb Baked Cod with a seasonal salad and enjoy.
Vegetable Side Dishes
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Maple Sage Carrots
- Roasted Green Beans
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Lemon Herb Zucchini
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Spinach
- Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
- Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
- Prosciutto Asparagus
- Mashed Butternut Squash
Choose 1-2 of these veggie side dishes depending on what is in season for you. I especially love asparagus with fish, but I love asparagus with just about anything. My Sautéed Green Beans are the easiest and most accessible year-round side dish everyone loves.
Add a saucy side
- Lemon Cream Sauce
- Garlic Cream Sauce
- Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Garlic Butter Sauce
If you make a plain baked cod recipe, these sauces are my favorites for white fish. The Lemon Cream Sauce is especially good paired with asparagus.
But the Mushroom Cream Sauce is cozier for the winter months with a potato option and Mashed Butternut . These 5 sauces are perfect with the oven-baked veggies for endless combinations for what to serve with cod.
Cod is a mild mannered white fish that pairs well with almost any flavor you can think of. We love it for fish tacos or a fancy meal with lemon cream sauce and asparagus.
Any veggie goes well with cod. Mashed potatoes, salads, and roasted veggies are all a good choice.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Menus for what to serve with cod
- Spring: Cod + Lemon Cream Sauce + Roasted Asparagus + Strawberry Spinach Salad and/or add my Creamy Mashed Cauliflower + Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Honey Ice Cream for dessert.
- Summer: Cod + Garlic Butter Sauce + Grilled Potatoes + Italian Chopped Salad + Peach Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream for dessert.
- Fall: Cod + Garlic Parmesan Pasta + Maple Sage Carrots + Broccoli Salad + Apple Crisp and Maple Ice Cream for dessert.
- Winter: Cod + Mushroom Cream Sauce + Mashed Potatoes + Roasted Broccoli + Apple Spinach Salad with Death by Chocolate for dessert.
These menus are written with entertaining in mind, but you can easily scale them back by making 1-2 side dishes instead of 3-4. My Death by Chocolate is great year-round and can be made ahead, so it’s perfect for easy entertaining.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Get inspired with all the best sides for burgers from potato sides to salads and more. You’ll find appetizers, sauces, drinks, and desserts too to complete your next BBQ. Burgers are one of our favorite meals, so you’ll find easy weeknight suggestions as well.
Is there anything better than a juicy burger loaded with sauce and toppings? Maybe pizza… but that depends on my mood. And nothing makes a burger like the sides!
So today I have some recipe inspiration for you to go with your next BBQ or family dinner. You’ll also find our personal favorites below, plus menus as well.
Potato Side Dishes
- Grilled Potatoes
- Potato Salad (no egg option)
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Pan Fried Potatoes
- Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes
Potatoes make the perfect side dish to burgers! In the summer months, we make the Grilled Potatoes and Potato Salad the most.
In the winter, we lean towards the Crispy Potatoes which are like mini French fries. But the roasted sweet potatoes are a close second.
Any of these recipes are guaranteed to be perfect paired with your favorite burger meal!
Salads
- Broccoli Salad
- No Mayo Broccoli Salad
- Easy Green Salad
- Cilantro Lime Slaw (like a zesty coleslaw)
- Summer Chopped Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Watermelon Feta Basil Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Farmer’s Market Chopped Salad
I like to make these salads for BBQs or entertaining because they really round out a meal with burgers. I don’t make them often for weeknight meals because we usually make my Burger Bowls which are basically a salad already. But these recipes are essential for any entertaining!
Pasta Salads
- Creamy Pasta Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad
- Italian Antipasto Salad
- Grilled Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad
Just like my veggie salads, these pasta salads are perfect for any BBQ, picnic or potluck with burgers as the main dish. These pasta salads are flavor-packed and pair better with burgers than the classic macaroni salad (in my opinion!).
Sides from the Grill
- Grilled Vegetables
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Grilled Potatoes
If you already have the grill fired up, why not add some potatoes, veggies, etc and make it a meal?!
We make my grilled potatoes around the clock in the summer to go with burgers, and it makes it simple to throw on a few extra veggies. Grilling corn is also one of my favorite ways to make corn on the cob.
My grilled veggies have options for a wide variety that go well with burgers: tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini. Some of these can also be sliced up and piled onto your burger.
Drinks & Appetizers
- Deviled Eggs + 10 Toppings
- Marinated Cheese
- Summer Charcuterie
- Marinated Mozzarella
- Strawberry Kombucha Mocktail
- Mango Blackberry Kombucha Mocktail
- 5 Kombucha Mocktails
- Watermelon Juice
- Best Guacamole
- Pico de Gallo
Any grilling occasion needs a few appetizers and drinks. My favorite way to entertain is to make something to snack on, like marinated cheese or summer charcuterie. This takes the pressure off getting the burgers and sides together!
Desserts
- Grilled Pineapple
- Raspberry Ice Cream
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Death by Chocolate
- Flag Cake (almond flour)
- Peach Sorbet
- Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
- Peach Crisp
- No-Bake Cheesecake
We love all these dessert recipes, but over and over I come back to the Death by Chocolate or No Bake Cheesecake because they can be made ahead and are always a hit. Any recipe with ice cream is also a hit for any burger dinner.
Burger Menu Ideas
- In & Out Burger Lettuce Wraps + Potato Salad + Watermelon Feta Salad + No-Bake Cheesecake
- Summer Cookout: Marinated Cheese + Strawberry Mocktails + Burger Bowls + Grilled Potatoes or Potato Salad + Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- Smash Burger Tacos + Cilantro Lime Slaw + Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Teriyaki Burger Bowls + Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Grilled Veggies
- Weeknight Dinner: Burger Bowls + Grilled Potatoes , Potato Salad , or Sweet Potatoes
Dipping Sauce for Burgers
- Chipotle Aioli
- Cilantro Chimichurri
- Basil Aioli
- Blender Ranch Dressing
- Sriracha Aioli
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Basil Vinaigrette
- Greek Yogurt Dressing
More Burger Recipe Inspiration
- Burger Bowls
- In & Out Burger Lettuce Wraps
- Caprese Turkey Burgers (bunless)
- Smash Burger Tacos
- Teriyaki Burger Bowls
- Banh Mi Burger Bowls
