An excellent low-calorie source of protein, white flesh cod fish consumption comes with varied health benefits. Cod fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6, which is known to have blood thinning properties that is very essential for maintaining good heart health. Besides the health factor, cod fish is very yummy, children and adults enjoy them, alike. So go ahead, and try out some yummy recipes of cod fish.
Cod Fish and Herbs Ingredients - Cod fillets, 2
- Finely chopped basil, 1 tsp
- Minced rosemary, 1 stem
- Grated ginger root, 1 tbsp
- Minced garlic, 5 cloves
- Chopped onion, 1
- Fresh chives, 1 tbsp
- Fresh minced leek, white only, 1
- Finely chopped celery, 3 stalks
- Soy sauce, 3 tsp
- Lemon juice, 2 tbsp
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, lemon juice, rosemary, basil, chives and soy sauce, marinate cod fish with this mix and set aside for half an hour. In a heavy skillet, dry roast or saute the onion, leek, celery, garlic and ginger root, for 3-5 minutes. Place cod fillets gently on the skillet kept at a low flame, turning sides gently and sear it until lightly browned. Transfer cod along with other ingredient from the skillet onto a flat oven proof dish, cover it and bake in a preheated oven to 350F, until fish is well browned and cooked (approx 25 minutes). Serve hot with rice and lemon wedges.
Fried Cod Fish Ingredients - Cod fillets, 6
- White wine, 1 cup
- Minced garlic, 2 tbsp
- All-purpose flour, 1 cup
- Paprika, 2 tbsp
- Egg, 1
- Freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp
- Cooking oil, 2 cups
- Salt, to taste
Wash the cod and pat dry it. Season with salt and pepper, set aside. In a bowl, combine flour, minced garlic, paprika, and salt and pepper. Sift in beaten egg and fold it well in the dry ingredients. Pour white wine until a thin batter is formed. Batter should be thin, because the idea here is just to dip the fish in it to get the flavor and not coat it. Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet, when the oil starts smoking, reduce flame, and drop batter dipped cod fish one at a time, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with fresh green salad.
Cod Fish Cakes Ingredients - Cod fillets, 1 pound
- Bread crumbs, 1 cup
- Medium-sized potatoes, 2
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, cup
- Finely chopped garlic, 2 cloves
- Chopped fresh parsley, cup
- Eggs, 2
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil, 4 cups
Steam potatoes, skin and mash them, set aside. Steam cod fish until it begins to flake. De-bone cod fish. In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and flaked fish along with cheese, parsley, garlic, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs one at a time. Take a handful of this mixture and shape it into cakes. Shallow fry them on medium high heat in a heavy skillet. Serve hot with desired sauce.
One can purchase canned cod fish fillets or opt for fresh cod. Whether cod fish is baked or fried, it will bring your way plenty of compliments, and you can be sure of 'wiped clean' serving plate.
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