best way to cook cod............

Jimbeam3678 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:34

As the title really, is best to grill the cod if so how long does it take ??

Or is it better wrapped in foil and placed in the oven again for how long

Thanks for looking

Mr Mag00 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:36

http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/Fish_and_Seafood/Cod/
Open Directory - Home: Cooking: Fish and Seafood: Cod

should enough to keep you going

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Jimbeam3678 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:39

Mr Mag00 said:
http://dmoz.org/Home/Cooking/Fish_and_Seafood/Cod/
Open Directory - Home: Cooking: Fish and Seafood: Cod

should enough to keep you going

Results 1 - 10 of about 3,770,000 for cooking cod. (0.24 seconds)

Didn't really want recipes. Was just after some advice on which is they best way to cook it and for how long. Spent last 10 minutes trawling through google, nothing of much use as yet. So if anyone could help me from PERSONEL experience that would be great

Muban · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:40

Poach in a pan with a little milk and butter for about 6-8 minutes (at a simmer). Season once cooked.

Mr Mag00 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:40

recipes give you cooking techniques and timings.

Cybermyk · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:43

Kids prefer it in a light batter with chips. I prefer it baked in milk with cheesy mash, lemon and asparagus. A kilo of fish shouldn't take longer than 15-20 minutes at around 200c.

Jimbeam3678 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:44

Muban said:
Poach in a pan with a little milk and butter for about 6-8 minutes (at a simmer). Season once cooked.

Thanks for that. Was thinking more of grilling it though. Any ideas for that I'm assuming medium heat. But for how long on each side roughly.

I know these may sound like obvious questions but fairly new to cooking things. Just cooked my first jacket spud this afternoon

Jimbeam3678 · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:45

Cybermyk said:
Kids prefer it in a light batter with chips. I prefer it baked in milk with cheesy mash, lemon and asparagus. A kilo of fish shouldn't take longer than 15-20 minutes at around 200c.

Would you wrap this in foil ??

Tru · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:50

Muban said:
Poach in a pan with a little milk and butter for about 6-8 minutes (at a simmer). Season once cooked.

This is best. Don't use foil or any seasoning while you cook, the fish should taste good enough as it is.

meghatronic · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:50

I'm quite partial to steamed cod.... most people say it is a little bland so serve with sauce if necc.

Cybermyk · 17 Sep 2006 at 21:54

divaboy said:
Would you wrap this in foil ??

You could, personally I prefer a whole fish cooked in foil like trout so I can add hebs, fennel etc. I just don't think cod needs the extra flavour.

I've started steaming stuff recently too and cod is on my list.

doran1801 · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:06

wrap in tin foil, with salt and pepper and burn in oven at 200oc for 20 mins, open up and you get the perfect little fishy

Hodders · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:16

If you really enjoy cod make the most of it as there are not many left....

Best of all make sure that the cod you eat is from sustainable fisheries (most supoermarket fish isn't) or even try farmed cod: http://www.graigfarm.co.uk/

As for the OPs question.....

Fry in butter until the flesh *just* goes translucent (no more than about 3 minutes per side). Then add fresh lemon juice and basic seasoning. Over cooking fish is a crime as it really does ruin it.

Cybermyk · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:44

My local sainsburys has a fresh fish counter where they list the fish, price and source.

Hodders, I'd use that recipe for Salmon, I much prefer cod without oil or grease. That's probably just me though but I do agree about not overcooking fish

alexakasloth · 17 Sep 2006 at 22:46

Try wrapping it in bacon (not sure which type). It works rather nicely

Just needs some olive oil and seasoning.

Jimbeam3678 · 18 Sep 2006 at 15:15

Thanks for all your advice. Going witht he cooking it int he over with foil option.

I'll post back with results later

PsiFox · 18 Sep 2006 at 16:09

Don't forget cooking times vary depending on the size of the item including thickness..

However you cook it it should flake nicely, be just opaque in colour, and very moist.

Skalaberg · 18 Sep 2006 at 16:23

Skalaberg · 18 Sep 2006 at 16:25

Hodders said:
If you really enjoy cod make the most of it as there are not many left....

Best of all make sure that the cod you eat is from sustainable fisheries (most supoermarket fish isn't) or even try farmed cod: http://www.graigfarm.co.uk/

As the sales director for a company that imports approximately 8500/tonnes per year of cod I take exception to that tripe statement and ask you to qualify your remark.

Skal.

robmiller · 18 Sep 2006 at 16:28

Poach it in white wine, that's always nice--although Muban's milk and butter sounds pretty tasty. I normally cook mackerel in milk and butter and it's gorgeous :cool: