Do you love to eat Cod Fish? If yes, you are in for a treat! Let’s dive in and catch these recipes for your next cooking session. But for now, read more through this article about what is this fish specie and what it tastes like.


Cod is a solid, white fish that may be served in a variety of ways, including frying, grilling, steaming, baking, and broiling. It is popular in cuisines all over the globe. There are two types of cod: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), which lives in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, and Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), which lives along the Pacific Ocean shores of North America, Asia, and Russia.


Cod is distinguished by its mild, almost milky taste and crisp, flaky texture. You will never even notice that what you are eating is fish since it doesn't smell much like fish. Some connoisseurs argue that Atlantic fish tastes sweeter and more delicate than Pacific cod, which is harder and more flavorful. In general, the oiliest or fatty fish have the greatest taste, which may often be described as "fishy," but cod is relatively lean and won't have any of that.


Many fish, particularly bigger species such as tuna, swordfish, shark, and marlin, are known to contain harmful quantities of mercury. If you are concerned about your mercury exposure, cod is one of the finest fish to consume in terms of mercury levels.


Most commonly, Cod fish is used for recipes like the most popular in the U.S. which is the fish and chips. But there are many ways you can cook this raw food and turn it into amazing recipes. Check out more below. 


  1. Hong Kong Style Steam Cod Fish

Another delectable delicacy that you can easily replicate at home is steamed cod fish. This dish is both easy and tasty. Not only that, but you can eat rice with only this amazing sauce. Steaming fish is a healthy and simple method to cook it.


Ingredients:


  • 1 thick Fresh Cod Fish Steak
  • 2 slices Ginger
  • a dash of White Pepper

Sauce


  • 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Rock Sugar (or castor sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 tablespoon Hsao Xing Wine

Garnishing


  • 3 clove Garlic – finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 1 Spring Onion (green part) – thinly sliced and soaked in ice cold water

For the procedure, visit Hong Kong Style Steamed Cod Fish (honestcooking.com)


  1. Baked Cod

Cod is the fish for you if you're terrified of preparing seafood at home. It's almost impossible to screw up: it cooks fast, is difficult to overcook, and is simple to season. This recipe is a simple one and will have you eating delicious, fall-apart delicate fish in no time.


Ingredients: 


  • 4 cod filets, about 1" thick
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes
  • 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed but not peeled
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

For the procedure, visit Best Easy Baked Cod Recipe - How to Make Baked Cod (delish.com)

  1. Turmeric Caramel Cod

If you've ever considered cod fillets to be too simple or uninteresting, your new favorite is this condiment that's sticky, salty, and sweet. It's inspired by the caramelization of Vietnamese fish sauce. As soon as you use it to coat a piece of fish that has been simply pan-seared, you will want to use it to coat almost everything else as well.


Ingredients: 


  • 4 limes
  • ½ cup (packed) brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 5–6-oz. cod or other flaky whitefish fillets
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the procedure, visit Turmeric Caramel Cod Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)


  1. Salt and Pepper Fish

This Chinese delicacy is traditionally prepared by coating it in batter and then frying it in oil. Ginger, scallions that have been caramelized, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper provide a lot of texture and flavor to this pan-seared variation, which does not use any batter.


Ingredients: 


  • 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
  • 8 scallions, dark green parts, and white parts separated
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated peeled ginger 
  • 3 Tbsp. neutral oil, divided
  • 1½ lb. skinless, boneless cod, cut into 2” pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

For the procedure, visit Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)


  1. Fish and Chips

This dish is a staple in British pubs and is popular in other countries throughout the globe. It consists of beer-battered cod served with chips. You should serve it with tartar sauce, lemon, and malt vinegar to maintain that really British flavor.


Ingredients: 


French Fries


  • 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
  • Cooking oil

Beer Battered Cod


  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh cod
  • 6-8 oz. light beer
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp old bay
  • ¼ tsp paprika

For the procedure, visit Fish and Chips | The Recipe Critic


  1. Cod Tacos

If you are a fan of tacos, you can't pass up the opportunity to try these Cod Tacos. They are finished with a crumbled queso fresco, coleslaw, avocado slices, and a creamy avocado cilantro sauce. Finally, they are decorated with queso fresco. Fantastic new dish for the night you next serve tacos.


Ingredients:


Spice mix


  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional - for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Cilantro Avocado Sause


  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and steams
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (1 clove is fine)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (more as desired)
  • Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup water

Tacos


  • 4 cod filets (about 24 ounces)
  • Corn tortillas
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Queso fresco cheese, crumbled
  • Jalapeño, sliced
  • Fresh limes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for cooking Cod

For the procedure, visit Blackened Cod Fish Tacos with Cilantro Avocado Sauce - Aberdeen's Kitchen (aberdeenskitchen.com)



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  2. Hong Kong Style Steamed Cod Fish (honestcooking.com)
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  9. Turmeric Caramel Cod Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)