Whether it’s deep-fried in batter, pan-fried in butter or poached in an aromatic broth, there are few things more satisfying than gently prying apart the white flakes of a cod fillet as you sit down to dinner. And provided you’re buying good quality cod from a sustainable source such as Norway (which exports some of the best cod in the world and provides the UK with a lot of fish), it is always delicious. No wonder, then, that it’s one of the UK’s favourite fish.
As with all fish, knowing how to cook a fillet or loin to perfection is key to doing it justice, but it’s so much easier than a lot of people think. Cod is incredibly versatile, and is as happy in a pan as it is in the oven, en papillote or in a poaching broth. As fantastic as fish and chips are, there are so many different dishes that put cod centre stage – take a look at some of our favourites below and get planning tonight’s dinner.