What Is Fish, cod and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about cod fish and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 31 recipes to cook tonight.
What is cod fish?
Cod has a flaky, white delicate flesh that can be prepared in a number of ways. Cod pieces can be roasted in the oven which helps to concentrate the flavor, poached in a flavorful court boullion, or braised in white wine. They can be served hot or cold typically with a sauce.
Cod benefits from careful cooking becaues of its delicate flesh and the whiteish liquid that can seep from the flesh when cooked. Overcooking hurts both the presentation and flavor. Baked cod recipes offer an excellent method for preparing this econmical fish delivering good value.
Pieces of cod are especially suited for poaching or cooking in the oven, many times with white wine which enchances and compliments it's delicate flavor. Cod should never be grilled or barbecued due to its delicate and flaky texture of its flesh.
It is also well suited for use in making croquettes, fish cakes, coquille dishes and gratins.
Cod fish can be found frozen whole, in fillets, or in the form of fingers coated with breadcrumbs and ready for frying.
Cod is not a fatty fish, rich in mineral salts and can be found in markets year-round.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 fillet (231g)Where found
Cod fish is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Fish, cod is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does cod fish weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 fillet | 231 grams |
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Finfish and Shellfish Products
| In Chinese: | 鱼，鳕鱼 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | poissons, la morue | |
| en español: | pescado, bacalao |
Recipes using cod fish
There are 31 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Beer Battered Deep Fried Fish With Tarter Sauce
"This delicious fish is great to serve for lunch or for dinner. The beer batter is just the best!"
Almond Baked Norwegian Cod
An easy butter baked cod topped with crunchy almonds. No fuss, easy clean-up and tastes great. A nearly perfect fish main dish. Norwegian or Atlantic cod works well as does any other firm fleshed white fish.
Rubio's Fish Tacos
Say goodbye to bland tacos with this Rubio’s-inspired fish taco recipe. Crispy beer-battered cod, fresh corn tortillas, and zesty salsa create succulent bites that’ll leave you craving more! Great recreation of the incredible Rubio's Fish Taco. Most people get this wrong, but not this one. The CORN tortilla is vital to the flavor. Get them as fresh and thick as possible.
Old Fashioned Cod Fish Cakes
Classic simple, quick and easy fish cakes. One cake per serving for appetizer or two cakes per person for a main dish.
Fish Soup
Hearty fish soup loaded with haddock, cod, scallops, shrimp, and clams in a tomato broth with garlic, oregano, and bay leaves. A cioppino-style seafood stew.
Salted-Cod Pudding
Salted cod pudding with rice, eggs, and milk, baked until set. A traditional Scandinavian or Portuguese bacalhau-style fish pudding that's simple, high-protein, and ready in 1 hour.
A Jellie Of Fyshe
A Jellie of Fyshe: a medieval-style aspic of cod, scallops, and shrimp suspended in a clear gelatin set with white wine, ginger, and vinegar. The historic seafood starter for special occasions.
Bailey's Bouillabaisse (Fish Stew) with Potatoes & Vegetables
Bailey's Bouillabaisse (Fish Stew) with Potatoes and Vegetables recipe
Greek Pate
Greek taramasalata-style pate of smoked cod roe whipped with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and a fold of cream into a silky pale-pink dip, served cool with warm pita.
Family Fish Chowder
New England fish chowder with haddock, cod, bacon, and potatoes in a creamy milk and evaporated milk broth. A classic, no-frills chowder that tastes even better the next day.
Golden Cod
Golden cod baked over crispy fried potato strips with shredded salt cod simmered in half-and-half and onions, topped with beaten egg and baked until golden. A Portuguese-inspired bacalhau casserole.
Steamed Cod
Lettuce-wrapped steamed cod with lemon juice and black pepper, ready in 20 minutes. A clean, low-calorie fish recipe with no oil and no fuss.
Aioli Platter
Provençal aioli platter: poached cod, beef carpaccio, blanched vegetables, baby potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs arranged around homemade garlic aioli. The summer party centerpiece.
Codfish Balls
Crispy deep-fried codfish balls made with flaked cod and mashed potatoes. Serve them as a New England appetizer with cocktail sauce or as a hearty main dish with lemon wedges.
Fish & Leek Chowder
Fish and leek chowder with shark, cod, and bay scallops in a white wine and tomato broth - lighter than cream-based versions and packed with flavor. Make-ahead friendly, ready in 50 minutes.
Baked Cod with Stuffing
Try a new fish dinner this summer with this succulent recipe that will become one of your favorites for years to come.
Classic Yucatan Seafood Stew
Yucatan seafood stew loaded with clams, mussels, monkfish, tuna, cod, lobster, shrimp, oysters, and squid in a fire-roasted tomato and lime broth. The Mexican coastal showpiece for a special-occasion table.
Classic Yucatan Seafood Stew
Yucatan seafood stew loaded with clams, mussels, monkfish, tuna, cod, lobster, shrimp, oysters, and squid in a fire-roasted tomato and lime broth. The Mexican coastal showpiece for a special-occasion table.
Baccala Alla Bolognese
Baccalà alla Bolognese is a classic Italian salt cod dish: soaked, flour-dredged, and pan-fried in butter and olive oil with garlic, parsley, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.
Ratatouille & Cod Stew
Ratatouille and cod stew with eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and crushed tomatoes in clam broth. A Provencal-style fish stew loaded with vegetables, served over rice.
Szechuan Pepper Fish
Szechuan pepper fish with hoisin glaze, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, broiled until slightly crusty. A quick Chinese-inspired baked cod recipe with bold numbing spice and savory depth.
Roasted Cod, Tomatoes, Orange & Onions
Roasted cod with plum tomatoes, orange zest, and caramelized onions. A one-dish Mediterranean fish dinner with bright citrus, fresh thyme, and sweet roasted vegetables layered over flaky white fish.
Pan-Fried Cod with Slaw
It is a very great recipe, cod mix with slaw, perfect combination, the nutrition is enough.
Deep Fried Cod
Deep fried cod in a light egg batter with sesame seeds. Cod fillets are dipped in a simple flour and egg coating, then fried golden brown for a crispy, flaky fish dinner.
