Cod is one of the most useful and at the same time available varieties of fish. It can be fried, boiled, baked, stewed. The last version of its preparation is considered preferable. Being not too fatty fish, cod turns out the most delicious, if it is prepared with the addition of vegetables. Cod stewed with vegetables turns out juicy and tender. This dish is self-sufficient and does not require any additions, its preparation does not take much time and effort. Knowledge of the recipes of this dish will not be superfluous for any hostess.
Cooking Features
There are many recipes for cod with vegetables. The technology of cooking these dishes is not always identical. In order to avoid mistakes and get the expected result, it is necessary to follow the recommendations accompanying the selected recipe. However, there are several points that do not hurt to find out in any case.
- You can stew with vegetables steaks or cod fillets. The choice depends on the specific recipe. Cod carcasses are usually large, and they are not completely extinguished, but it is possible to purchase them in order to cut them into pieces of the desired size on their own. In this form, the fish will be cheaper, and it is not difficult to carve it, because there are not many bones in the cod, the fillets are easily separated, and the carcasses are sold without a head and gutted.
- Freshly frozen cod is usually marketed. If it is defrosted incorrectly, it will become loose and dry. Thawing a fish without a sharp temperature difference is considered correct. Cod should be allowed to thaw in the refrigerator, not trying to speed up the process using a microwave or warm water. Otherwise, to make it tender and juicy will be impossible even for the best recipe.
- When buying fish, pay attention to its shelf life, the state of the package. If in the package you find snow or water, this indicates improper storage of the product, you should not buy it.
- Cod does not contain a large amount of fat, so it tastes best of all if you extinguish it not just with vegetables, but also with the addition of sour cream, cream, mayonnaise. If you adhere to a dietary diet, you can do without fatty additives.
- A dish of cod and vegetables will be tastier if the products are first fried and then extinguished, but the calorie content of the finished food will increase significantly due to this.
- Long-frozen cod has sometimes had a peculiar sea smell. It is easy to get rid of it - just hold the fish for a while in water slightly acidified with a bite or lemon juice. Adding lemon and herbs when stewing cod is also not superfluous.
Cod stewed with vegetables is considered an independent dish, it is not necessary to prepare a side dish for it. However, if you supplement the meal with mashed potatoes, none of the eaters will not be offended by you. Exceptions are snacks, which include potatoes.
Cod fillet stewed with vegetables in tomato sauce
Composition:
- cod fillets - 0.5 kg;
- carrots - 100 g;
- sweet pepper - 100 g;
- onions - 100 g;
- tomato sauce - 0, 2 l;
- refined vegetable oil - how much will go;
- salt, pepper, fresh herbs - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Fish is filleted. Wash fillets. Pat dry with a napkin. Cut it into portions.
- Scrape carrots, wash, blot with a towel. Cut it into strips or grate on a grater with large holes.
- Onion, freeing from the husk, cut into thin half-rings.
- Pepper seeds, cut into approximately the same pieces as onions.
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Put carrots and onions in it. Fry the vegetables until they have a golden onion.
- Add pepper, fry vegetables together for 2-3 minutes. Add cod.
- Dissolve tomato sauce with warm boiled water, taking them in equal quantities. If desired, add a little more salt and pepper to the sauce, but do not forget that it already contains these components.
- Pour the sauce over the food.
- Cover the pan with a lid, reduce heat. Simmer the fish for 20 minutes after boiling the sauce.
When serving, sprinkle cod with chopped vegetables with fresh greens. Parsley is best for this. According to the same recipe, you can stew cod steaks, but it will take 1, 5 times more time.
Cod fillet stewed with vegetables in sour cream
Composition:
- cod fillets - 0, 8 kg;
- zucchini - 0, 2 kg;
- carrots - 0, 2 kg;
- onions - 100 g;
- lemon - 0, 5 pcs .;
- fish broth or boiled water - 0, 25 l;
- sour cream - 120 ml;
- refined vegetable oil, flour - how much will go;
- salt, seasoning for fish - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Cut the cod fillet into portions, rub with salt and spices, sprinkle with juice squeezed from half a lemon. Leave the fish to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Wash zucchini, dry, cut into semicircular slices about half a centimeter thick. If the vegetable is ripe, cut it can be halves or quarters of rings, pre-cleaned of rough skin and removed from the inside of the pulp with large seeds.
- Peel the carrot, rub it large.
- Onion, freeing from the husk, cut into small cubes.
- Breast the fish and zucchini separately in flour.
- Fry zucchini in a pan, put them on a plate.
- Place carrots and onions in place of zucchini, fry them until soft.
- In a separate pan, fry the fish fillet, giving each side 5 minutes.
- Put zucchini on carrot-onion mixture, put roasted cod on them, cover with sour cream on top.
- Fill the fish with water or broth. Simmer for 15 minutes and serve.
Cod with vegetables, cooked according to this recipe, turns out so tasty and appetizing that it is not ashamed to serve it even for a festive table. Cod steaks are prepared in the same way, but it is recommended to stew them for 10 minutes longer.
Cod stewed with vegetables in an egg-cream sauce
Composition:
- cod fillets - 0.5 kg;
- cherry tomatoes - 150 g;
- potatoes - 0, 3 kg;
- onions - 100 g;
- carrots - 100 g;
- refined vegetable oil - 80 ml;
- medium fat cream - 0, 4 l;
- chicken egg - 2 pcs .;
- refined vegetable oil - how much will go.
- salt, spices - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Wash cod, dry, cut into small pieces.
- Onion, freeing from the husk, cut into half rings.
- Wash the potatoes, peel, cut into cubes of about 1.5 cm.
- Tomatoes, washed and dried, cut in half or 4 pieces.
- Carrots, peeled, cut into strips.
- Heat oil in a cauldron or deep pan, put onions in it. Fry it until golden brown.
- Add the carrot, fry it with onions for 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes. Fry the vegetables together for 5 minutes.
- Add the fish, fry it with vegetables for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes. Stir products.
- Prepare the sauce. To do this, separate the egg yolks from proteins. Pour cream to yolks, whisk them. Proteins for this dish are not needed, they can be used to prepare other dishes.
- Salt and pepper the sauce, whisk it again with a whisk, fill it with fish and vegetables.
- Stew the fish with vegetables for 15-20 minutes until all the ingredients in the food are ready.
A dish according to this recipe turns out to be hearty and at the same time very tasty. It is difficult to find a person who will find the strength to refuse such a treat.
Cod is a tasty and healthy fish, which both gourmets and healthy food supporters respect. It is especially good if it is stewed with vegetables. There are many recipes for this dish, so everyone can find an option according to their taste.
