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Best Cod Recipes

May 13, 2014
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This versatile fish delights whether dipped in batter or lightly seared. Try it in one of these healthy cod recipes.
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Poached Cod with Shiitakes

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Cod is a white fish that's low in fat and high in vitamins A and D and omega-3 fatty acids. While best known as the typical main ingredient in classic fish and chips, the mild-tasting fish offers a lighter side that makes it a prime candidate for a variety of healthy dishes, including a lighter version of the English original.

Ready in less than 20 minutes, Poached Cod with Shiitakes steps into weeknight dinner territory. Cod cooks in vibrant broths that go straight from pan to plate for an elegant, fast dinner.

Some types of cod remain threatened as a result of overfishing, so check out Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Guide for information about sustainable choices.

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Cod With Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes

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Fingerling potatoes add some satisfying heft to a light dish of fish and veggies in a clean broth.

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Crispy Fish Nuggets with Tartar Sauce

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No more frozen fish sticks on your table when you can serve this homemade version instead. Toasting the panko before breading ensures a golden, crisp crust.

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Cod with Fennel and Orange

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This entrée cooks in seven minutes with very little cleanup. The bags we used (Ziploc) are dioxin-free and food-safe in the microwave.

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Speedy Cioppino

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Serve this seafood stew loaded with shrimp, mussels, and cod. Pair with a bright lemon-dressed salad to accent the seafood's fresh flavor.

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Salted Cod à la Brás (Bacalhau à la Brás)

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Salted cod is a fantastic ingredient to keep in your fridge. It keeps for months and can be stirred into scrambled eggs and fried potatoes to make this Portuguese specialty, bacalhau à la brás. This savory, rustic dish makes the perfect brunch, as it's served family-style in a big pan.

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Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Panko is the secret ingredient that makes these crispy, oven-fried fish fillets a family favorite. The lemon-dill sauce is the perfect complement and great for dipping.

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Spanish-Style Cod in Tomato Broth

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Bring a little Spanish flavor to the table for dinner tonight. When stirring the shallot and broth mixtures, be careful not to break up the fish.

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Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets

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The tang in the salt and vinegar chips mellows as these fish fillets bake in the oven, creating a crunchy spin on fish and chips.

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Greek Cod Cakes

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Try cod cakes instead of crab cakes for dinner. This delicious Mediterranean-riff taste great and takes only 45 minutes to prepare.

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Creole Cod

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The mildness of cod takes well to bold flavorings such as Dijon mustard and Creole seasoning. Lemon juice, added after cooking, brightens the flavor.

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Panko-Crusted Cod with Tomato-Basil Relish

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Tomato-basil relish provides vibrant color and herbaceous aroma here. Serve with Creamy Tomato Soup and Soba Noodle Salad.

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Cioppino

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This dish has been a local favorite for more than 80 years. Today, no trip to the City by the Bay is complete without it. Serve with crusty bread—ideally, San Francisco's sourdough.

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Pan-Seared Cod Over Vegetable Ragout

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This easy-to-fix skillet dinner elevates plain white fish to the height of good taste as the fish is incorporated into a Mediterranean-style ragout chock-full of tasty ingredients such as prosciutto and shiitake mushrooms.

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Chunky Fish Fingers with Pea and Mint Puree

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This kid-friendly entrée pairs flaky fish sticks with sweet, herby mashed peas.

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Pan-Seared Cod with Basil Sauce

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Popular for its mild taste and meaty texture, cod makes an excellent fish for a weeknight supper. The basil sauce amps up the flavor of this flaky white fish.

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Beer-Battered Fish and Chips

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Fish and Chips are a staple in the United Kingdom. We decided to lighten them up a bit and created this under-400 calorie version that the whole family will love.

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    1 of 17 Poached Cod with Shiitakes
    2 of 17 Cod With Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes
    3 of 17 Crispy Fish Nuggets with Tartar Sauce
    4 of 17 Cod with Fennel and Orange
    5 of 17 Speedy Cioppino
    6 of 17 Salted Cod à la Brás (Bacalhau à la Brás)
    7 of 17 Crispy Fish with Lemon-Dill Sauce
    8 of 17 Spanish-Style Cod in Tomato Broth
    9 of 17 Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets
    10 of 17 Greek Cod Cakes
    11 of 17 Creole Cod
    12 of 17 Panko-Crusted Cod with Tomato-Basil Relish
    13 of 17 Cioppino
    14 of 17 Pan-Seared Cod Over Vegetable Ragout
    15 of 17 Chunky Fish Fingers with Pea and Mint Puree
    16 of 17 Pan-Seared Cod with Basil Sauce
    17 of 17 Beer-Battered Fish and Chips

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