Cod - what shall I do with it?

[UrsulaPandress]

I buy ridiculously expensive fish from a fishmonger who comes to the door. I currently have £8.90 worth of cod in the fridge and need inspiration of what I can do with it. I asked for enough for two of us

I don't want to put it in anything like a pie but I am always a bit scared of cooking fish other than poaching it.

Inspire/educate me please.

[Clevs]

Do you like curry? I have a Masala Fish recipe which uses cod fillet.

[cdtaylornats]

I've made this a few times
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/9509/sweet-and-spicy-fish

Curried fish with dried mango

[Hs2Issue]

Hairy dieters Baked fish with chorizo crust is what we're having for dinner tonight with cod. It's really gorgeous.

www.hairybikers.com/recipes/view/baked-fish-with-chorizo-crust#uMGPCyYo7piZ4hJ3.97

[GeorgeTheHippo]

Wrap each portion in pancetta slices and stick it in a hot oven for about 12 minutes.

[S0upertrooper]

Put some red pesto and chilli on it, wrap it in Parma, wrap it in baking paper and stick it in the oven for 20 mins at 160

[AdaColeman]

Make a foil parcel, add fish, sliced tomato, chopped peppers, olives, a splash of white wine. Seal well and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes.

[UrsulaPandress]

Might try the foil parcels.

Could I have your curry recipe please Clevs

[IHaveBrilloHair]

I'd go with the wrap in pancetta, serve with roast new potatoes and a green salad, big stinky cheeseboard for afters, and invite me over

[UrsulaPandress]

I don't eat meat.

[Orangettes]

I'd just pan fry it and serve with a pea puree and some crispy chips - use frozen pollock for curries.

[4merlyknownasSHD]

If you have not already done something with it, and eaten it, how about egg and breadcrumb, then shallow fry.

[Clevs]

@UrsulaPandress

Ingredients
2 haddock, cod or monkfish fillets
1 large onion
2 medium tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
5 spring onions (just the green leaves)
1 tbs tomato puree
Juice of 1 lemon
Handful of coriander (optional)
1 tbs cooking oil
Salt to taste
2 tsp peppercorns
1 tsp cloves
Pomegranate powder ( I leave this out as I can never seem to find it in the supermarkets)
1tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric

The quanitities of spices are only a guide and can easily be adjusted to personal taste. I never measure them out and just tip in what I think is right and how hot we fancy it!

Preparation
Remove scales from the fish if present, pour 1 tsp lemon juice over each fillet and set aside.
Finely chop the onion.
Finely chop the tomatoes.
Crush/finely chop the garlic.
Finely chop the coriander and spring onion leaves separately.

Method
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat and add the cloves and peppercorns and allow to sizzle for about 30 seconds.

Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more oil if required.

Next add the tomatoes and tomato puree, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric and mix well. Allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally on medium heat.

When the sauce has blended in well add the cinnamon, ground coriander and cumin, salt and 30ml water. Stir well for 2 minutes and reduce the heat. Now add the pomegranate powder, spring onions and mix well.

Finally add the fish, skin side down, transferring some of the sauce onto the top of the fish.

Cover and cook on a low heat until cooked through.

Garnish with chopped coriander, if using.

Serve with rice/naan.