Cod is a real showstopper of a fish and an extremely tasty and healthy ingredient to work with. Renowned as a rich source of protein, this versatile fish is highly nutritious and packed full of magnesium – a key mineral which helps turn the food we eat into energy. So, roll your sleeves up and let’s get cooking with fabulous, flavoursome cod!
The January chill is still going strong so it’s imperative we take care of ourselves, especially via a nutritious and varied diet during the winter months. Although we can’t blame the weather completely – cold weather can make us susceptible to viruses and colds as they spread more easily in lower temperatures, and outdoor exposure to cold and dry air may adversely impact our immune systems – so ensuring we eat healthy food that is packed full of vitamins is an easy way to help protect ourselves during the wintertime.
Cod is a great fish to enjoy all year round but especially helpful during the darker months as it’s rich in vitamin B12 – an important vitamin to keep nerve and blood cells in tip top condition. B12 can prevent anaemia, a vitamin sometimes lacking in plant-heavy diets, so by incorporating cod into your meals it can provide that much needed boost in winter energy levels.
Additionally, cod is fabulous for those of a certain age! Research shows that eating cod on a regular basis can help keep your brain in good condition as the years creep on … and according to one study, eating baked or broiled fish at least once a week reduces the loss of grey matter in your brain that occurs as we get older.
So, whilst we can’t stop the years clocking up, we can keep our minds young by consuming some of these tasty recipes from our chef Howard – who is testament to his fish-rich diet and doesn’t act a day over 18!
Flavoursome Cod Recipes
Baked Cod With Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Crispy Kale
“A brilliant winter warmer is my baked cod with roasted sweet potatoes and crispy kale dish. Baking the cod takes up less kitchen space and is the best way to protect the fish from possible breakage – meaning your dish will look just as beautiful as it tastes! By incorporating sweet potato and kale, you’re not only boosting the vitamin content but adding vibrant vegetables to your plate on a dull winter’s day. It’s definitely one of my ‘happy’ meals and takes a total of 30 minutes from prep to service – so my hungry table companions are equally happy too!”
To create this winter-warmer for yourself, just follow the recipe here.
Cod, Butter bean & Tomato Stew
“Everyone loves a stew when it’s cold, so my simple and speedy cod, butter bean and tomato stew is always a winner. It’s far from an old-fashioned stodgy stew – but a tasty and filling dish which doesn’t make you feel lethargic and sluggish afterwards. With a super easy 5-minute prep time, 20-minute cook time, and incorporating cupboard staples such as onions, garlic and chopped tomatoes – it’s a really enjoyable dish to cook too. Serve straight from the pan and expect vocal requests for seconds!”
To try this recipe for yourself, just click here and get cooking.
“Finally, here’s my version of a tasty and healthy Friday fish supper! My cod and tomato tray bake is a super easy dish to create and the sauce incorporates an impressive 4 or your recommended 5 a day via the delicious combination of peppers, onions, tomatoes, butter beans, olives and basil. With an equal prep and cook time of 15 minutes each, this hearty fish supper is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the weekend and a firm favourite in the Dingwall household.”
Follow my recipe here for a delicious family meal.
You can find more of Howard’s healthy, easy-to-follow fish recipes here, including all the flavoursome cod recipes feature above. Why not try our Seafood by Sykes #FitWithFish box which will help you create 12-14 pre-prepared delicious meals. Each box is delivered within 24 hours (if ordered by 1pm) and contains the highest quality frozen fish including four tuna loin steaks, four salmon portions, 200g cooked and peeled king prawns and two frozen-at-sea cod loins.
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