What Are Cod fillets and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about cod fillets and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 77 recipes to cook tonight.
What are cod fillets?
Cod has a flaky, white delicate flesh that can be prepared in a number of ways. Cod fillets 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 fillets can be found frozen whole, 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 (90g)Where found
Cod fillets are usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cod fillets are a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do cod fillets weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 fillet | 90 grams |
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Finfish and Shellfish Products
| In Chinese: | 鳕鱼片 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | Filets de morue | |
| en español: | filetes de bacalao |
Recipes using cod fillets
There are 77 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Seafood Burgers with Basil Tartar Sauce
Seafood burgers made from fresh cod, grilled and stacked on English muffins with grilled tomato and a zippy basil-caper tartar sauce. A light, fast fish burger that beats anything from the freezer aisle.
Herbed Fish Fillets
Oven-baked herbed fish fillets coated in seasoned cornmeal with dill, paprika, and black pepper. Crisp golden crust, tender flaky fish, ready in about 25 minutes.
Asian Sweet & Sour Cod
Asian cod recipe. Asian marinated meaty cod with a crispy coating, colorful tender-crisp veggies, all glazed with a sweet-sour sauce.
Leek-Smothered Cod
Cod or any similar white fish simply prepared smothered in tender flavorful leeks.
Broiled Cod with Paprika
Broiled cod with paprika butter sauce flavored with sautéed onion, cayenne, and lemon. Crisp browned tops, flaky tender fish, and ready in 25 minutes from a hot broiler.
Baked Crusted Cod with Italian Breadcrumbs
Meaty cod with a tasty, crusty Italian inspired fresh breadcrumb top crust. The crust bakes golden brown and delivers texture and rich flavour to the fish.
Baked Cod Provençal
Meaty cod baked in a flavorful combination of tomatoes, olives, garlic, herbs reminiscent of French Provence. This dish reflects the Provençal style through its use of tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbs—hallmarks of the region’s rustic, flavorful fare.
New England Creamed Cod
A simple New England classic that highlights the flaky tenderness and light taste of the cod or any white fish.
Hongshao Wanyu
Hongshao wanyu: crispy whole fish (or cod fillet) pan-fried then braised in a fragrant sauce of dried tangerine peel, black bean, ginger, garlic, and dark soy. Classic Chinese technique.
Fresh & Salt Cod Cakes
Salt cod meets fresh fillets in crispy, golden cakes loaded with herbs, cayenne kick, and Old Bay vibes. Pan-fried to crunchy perfection for seafood lovers craving coastal comfort.
Firehouse Fish Feed
Firehouse-style cod baked in a roasting bag with a pound of garlic lemon butter. A big-batch fish recipe that feeds 12 and works straight from frozen.
Steamed Cod with Rice
Cod fillets brushed with oyster sauce, wrapped in napa cabbage leaves with soy-seasoned rice and ginger, then steamed into neat bundles. A light, elegant fish dinner served with mustard vinaigrette.
Cod in Spicy Sauce
Cod in spicy sauce is a Sichuan-leaning wok dish: egg-white-and-cornstarch coated cod fried crisp, then simmered with ground beef, silken tofu, rice wine, soy, and chili in a glossy stock.
Crowd-Pleasin' Cod Sandwiches
Open-faced cod sandwiches on English muffins with broiled tomato, topped with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce spiked with mustard, cayenne, and Worcestershire. A hot seafood lunch.
Seafood Lasagne
British-style seafood lasagne with haddock, cod, and prawns in a cheddar bechamel sauce with sweetcorn, hard-boiled eggs, and parsley. Baked golden for one hour.
Fish & Stoffle
Cod fillets baked over a savory bread stuffing seasoned with mustard, poultry seasoning, and onion. Topped with bacon for a one-pan New England fish and stuffing supper.
Moqueca De Peixe (Bahian Style Fish Stew)
Moqueca de Peixe is a Bahian fish stew with cod, fresh coconut milk, dendê palm oil, cilantro, and tomato. Authentic Brazilian flavor in 1 hour, served with rice and Farofa.
Cod Fish a la Mode
Layered salt cod baked with sliced potatoes, sweet peppers, onions, and ripe tomatoes in olive oil. A rustic Portuguese-style casserole topped with hard-boiled egg and fresh parsley.
Pastel De Pescado
Pastel de pescado: a showstopping fish pie of cod and spiced Swiss chard wrapped in buttery pastry, twisted into a rustic topknot and baked golden. A centerpiece dish worth the time.
Steamed Pungent Cod with Cabbage
Cod fillet sliced and layered with napa cabbage, topped with ginger and sesame oil, steamed and served with a tangy sweet-and-sour dill pickle sauce. A unique Chinese-inspired fish dish with a surprising twist.
Stewed Codfish (Plukfisk)
Plukfisk is a traditional Danish dish of flaked boiled codfish folded into a creamy white sauce with potatoes and mustard. Cozy Scandinavian comfort food in 30 minutes.
Sole Steam in Corn Husks
Sole or cod steamed in corn husks with poblanos, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. A Mexican-inspired fish preparation that cooks like a tamale with bright chile flavors and zero cleanup.
