Cod is a lovely fish with a mild flavor and delightful texture that anyone can enjoy, even if they are not a self-proclaimed fish lover.
The popularity of this fish means that there is an expansive list of recipes to choose from and learning how to cook cod fish is extremely easy.
If you are working with frozen fillets then you should place the fish in the refrigerator and allow them to thaw overnight for at least eight to ten hours.
Once the fillets are thaw then you can handle just as you would fresh fillets.
A great recipe for this fish is grilled lemon cod.
This dish calls for 1/3 cup melted butter, two pounds of cod fillets, two thinly sliced lemons, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and another dash of garlic powder.
From here it is easy to follow the instructions of how to cook cod fish.
Mix the butter, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl and then brush the mixture on both sides of each fillet.
Place some of the lemon slices on one side of a broiler rack and place the fillets over the lemon slices and put the remaining slices on the fillets.
Close the rack and place it about four inches above the heat source, allowing the fish to cook for five minutes and then rotate the fish and continue cooking until the meat flakes easily.
This delicious and light meal goes great with rice, baked potatoes, or grilled vegetables.
The simplicity in the ingredients and preparation of this dish are not reflected in the delicate, delicious flavor of the fish.
The subtle hint of citrus plays well with the mild flavor of the cod.
This is the perfect meal for someone who is just learning how to cook cod fish.
With these few ingredients and a little preparation you have a full meal that will be sure to please all of your guests.
Top the whole dish off with a nice white wine accompaniment, for the adults of course, and allow yourself to enjoy good food and good company.