Your Resource For Cod Recipes

Cod and Black Cod are grouped together as whitefish. Other whitefish include Alaska Pollock, Halibut, Sole. Each of these fish tends to have a lean, flaky white flesh that is generally mild in flavor, with the exception of Black Cod, which is much more velvety that its whitefish counterparts.

When thinking of cooking with whitefish, one must consider using a Cod recipe. Given its firm texture, Cod adapts to most cooking methods, be it baking, poaching, steaming or deep-frying for fish and chips. It is complemented by a number of spices and sauces, and like most Alaska seafood, is an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. There are 22 grams of protein in a 3.5-ounce portion, and only 105 calories. Those numbers are hard to beat.

Do you like basic recipes, where the natural flavor of your seafood will shine through? Pan sear Alaska Cod in peanut and garlic oil and serve over stir-fried greens. Like something a little more festive? Try Cod fajitas or a seafood wrap featuring chipotle seasoned Cod and a dollop of guacamole. If you have the time, Alaska Cod Pot Pies would be a perfect winter treat.

Another cod recipe that could spice up your kitchen would be Baked Alaska Cod Campeche-Style, easily prepared by baking four fillets with lime juice, cilantro, and a Jalapeno-Cilantro Salsa.

Prefer something a little more traditional? Nothing beats a heart-healthy fish stick recipe. Bake them instead of frying them, and keep Cod's natural nutrition in tact. First dip your fillets in an mixture of eggs and milk, then into a crumb mixture of breadcrumbs, pepper, parsley, paprika and garlic. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes, or until the Cod is flaky, and then enjoy your fish sticks guiltlessly.

Whichever cod recipe you choose, it is sure to be popular. Low in calories and chalk full of high-quality protein, Cod is a perfect choice for your next meal.