How do you know when cod is cooked?
The best way to tell if your fish is done is to test it with a fork at an angle, at the thickest point, and turn it gently. Fish will flake easily when cooked and lose its translucent or raw appearance.
How to cook fresh cod?
In a large non-stick skillet, put half oil and half butter. Sear your cod over high heat. Lower the heat and cook until a crispy crust forms, keeping the center of the fish tender. Cooking will take between 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
How to poach cod?
Place the cod fillet in a wide-bottomed saucepan, pour in the milk, top up with a little water to completely cover the fish. Bring to low heat. When the liquid boils, cover, turn off the heat and let poach for 10 minutes.
How is cod eaten?
It is often prepared in a salad, cold or hot. You can make a salad to serve warm by mixing crumbled cod with boiled and sliced potatoes. This vinaigrette preparation is seasoned before tasting.
How do you know if a fish is well cooked?
Wiggle a fork through the flesh of the fish. If it comes off on its own, then it’s cooked. Your fish is golden on the surface, but not yet cooked through? Cover your dish with aluminum foil and cook for a few more minutes.
How to cook cod so that it is tender?
Cook it over medium heat and when the water is ready to boil, lower the heat: the water should simmer, but never boil, otherwise it will dry out the fish and scatter its flesh. 10 to 15 minutes of this controlled cooking is enough.
How to make salted cod?
spread a layer of salt in a dish place the cod fillet on it and cover it with coarse salt. With your hand, gently work the salt into the flesh and cover again with salt.
How to remove the skin from salted cod?
Desalt the cod: Cut the cod into two or four pieces, depending on its size. Place it to soak in a large terrine, a basin or a large salad bowl, on a strainer or a rack. Lay the cod so that the skin is on top (its impermeability would prevent the elimination of the salt).
How to desalinate cod?
To desalinate cod, it is generally advisable to rinse it then place it in a large container with cold water, in the refrigerator, for 24 hours, or even 36 to 48 hours for the thicker pieces. The water should be changed two or three times a day and the skin always placed upwards.
How to poach fish?
To poach a fish, the golden rule is not to bring the water to a boil but to just let it simmer. To flavor your fish, add lemon juice, salt and pepper. After having sliced your fish according to your tastes, immerse them for a few seconds in this mixture.
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