Its subtle flavor makes cod a wonderful canvas for layering flavors. There are many ways to cook cod, whether grilled, baked, fried, or steamed; each technique brings out the special nuances of this healthy and versatile fish.
Naturally, how you cook cod will depend on your preference and the ingredients you have on hand. Here are several ways to cook cod to suit all your needs.
About COD
Cod lives in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Atlantic cod has a sweeter, milder flavor than Pacific cod. It is highly prized in countries like Portugal, Italy, and Spain, where it is often purchased already salted.
Wild Alaskan cod is classified as a sustainable fish by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. Alaskan cod fillets are thick and flavorful, perfect for making fish and chips.
HOW TO COOK Cod Fillets (For 4 people)?
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pescanova Cod Fillets | 2 packs (400g each) |
| White wine | 1 glass |
| Sweet paprika | 1 tablespoon |
| Chopped parsley | 1 tablespoon |
| Flour | 50g |
| Garlic cloves | 3 |
| Olive oil | 1 glass |
Preparation:
- Defrost Pescanova Cod Fillets at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Heat a frying pan with a little oil. Dredge the Pescanova Cod Fillets in flour and sear for 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and then place on a baking tray.
- In the same pan, fry 2 sliced garlic cloves. Once softened, reduce the heat, add the paprika, and stir. Immediately add the wine to prevent the paprika from burning and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and pour this sauce over the cod in the ovenproof dish.
- The final step in preparing the Cod Fillets a la Llauna is to make a paste in a mortar with the remaining garlic clove and the parsley. Spread it over the cod.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven at 200°C and cook for 10 minutes. If the sauce reduces too much, add a little water.
- The tray with the Cod Fillets a la Llauna can be taken directly to the table, but if preferred, one or two pieces can be plated for each diner and drizzled with the sauce.