Rinse the cod fish under cold water
Pat the fish dry with paper towels
Remove any remaining bones
Season with salt and pepper
Add optional spices, herbs, or lemon juice
Choose a cooking method such as baking, pan-frying, grilling, or steaming
Preheat the oven, pan, grill, or steamer as needed
Cook the cod until it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork
Serve immediately with your preferred side dishes