All About Cod

Cod is beautiful white fish that is a favorite for many reasons, it’s sturdy, non-fishy mild-flavored fish that is ideal for adding lots of flavors and holds up to grilling, frying, and baking.

• What To Look For When Buying Cod: When buying fresh, look for cod fillets. This is will the largest part of the fish, free from bones and scales. Look for firm flesh that is translucent to light pink in color. It should not have any strong odors or weeping fluids. Buying Frozen is a great option too. Look for fish that has been processed fresh and frozen quickly for the best quality.
• Why Is Cod A Good Beginner Fish? If you are just starting out eating more fish and or cooking it, white fish is one of the best fishes to start with. They are a forgiving fish, with mild flavors that won’t overpower the taste buds. Cod is the choice of many recipes because it doesn’t fall apart as easily as some other seafood can. This makes it perfect for Fish and Chips and Fish Tacos.
• Good For You: Cod is a nutritious source of lean protein that is full of vitamins and minerals. Super low in trace mercury, it’s a favorite for every diet.
• Internal Temperature: Cod should be cooked till the internal temperature registers 130 degrees. It should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

The Best Grilled Cod Tips

Cajun spice is the perfect blend of spices that give a ton of flavor with just a bit of spice.

• Prepare The Grill: One of the most important things you must do before every grill is to clean it. It prevents your food from sticking and protects foods from cross flavors and contamination. Heat your grill on high for several minutes. Then using a grill brush clean off the grill grate.
• Oil It: Using tongs, take a folded wad of paper towel that has been dipped in oil and grease the grill grates lightly. This will help keep the fish from sticking.
• Save Marinade: Before basting the fish, be sure to reserve some in a separate bowl. You do not want to use marinade that has been in contact with the raw fish. And you want to make sure you have some leftover marinade to brush on with a clean brush at the end. It is quite magical.

This is a full-flavored dish with a bold taste, but a light flakey texture. It goes ideally with vegetables and fruit. Round it out a good carb and you have a superb dinner for any day of the week!

We have all heard the advice, we need to be eating more fish. How much we should be getting a week is always changing but the fact that we should be eating more is still a fact. Many are scared off by fish, simply because they feel it’s too hard to cook it just right.  But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Cooking seafood is relatively easy, and when you have a dynamite recipe to add flavor and texture, you’ll be cooking it every night! Try these scrumptious tried and true recipes to get more seafood in your diet.

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