Cod Fillets Delivery or Pickup

Cod is a popular variety of fish that you'll find in most seafood departments in grocery stores across the U.S. You'll find primarily either Atlantic cod or Pacific cod. As the names suggest, these fish are found in either the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Cod prefer colder waters, so they're caught off the coast in northern regions. Other fish are sometimes mislabeled as cod, as it can look very similar to other white-meat fish, especially when it's filleted. Other fish you might see labeled as cod include hake, pollock, and perch. All of these fish are considered groundfish.

The flaky, white meat of cod has a mild taste and is popular in many dishes. Your local grocery store likely carries several types of cod, including fillets, steaks, and whole fish. This type of fish can be purchased frozen or fresh as well as smoked or breaded. Because it doesn't have a strong flavor, cod lends itself well to many fish recipes. Most of the cod fillets you'll encounter in the U.S. are Pacific cod. Although Pacific cod isn't quite as firm as Atlantic cod, it's still a popular and tasty fish.

While cod isn't the healthiest type of fish, it still has many health benefits. Cod is an excellent source of protein with 19 grams in one 3-ounce serving. It's also low in calories, providing just 90 in a single serving. Vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, vitamin B12, niacin, and vitamin B6 are abundant in cod fillets. These important vitamins and minerals will help your immune system, your eyesight, and your energy levels. In addition, cod contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain brain and joint health.

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Atlantic cod is the main fish used for preparing fish and chips, a popular dish in England. However, you can use it to make many great seafood meals. Fresh cod fillets will result in fish that's moist and flaky, but you can opt for frozen fillets too. Either way, watch out for dry, overcooked fish. Frozen fillets tend to dry out more readily than fresh fillets, so you have to be more diligent with cooking times when working with frozen cod fillets. 

Cooking times for cod fillets will vary based on the thickness of the fillets and how you prepare them. On the stove, you'll want to cook your cod fillets for about 2.5 minutes if they're a half-inch thick or three minutes if they're thicker. A 6- to 8-ounce cod fillet will need to cook for around 20 minutes in the oven. Some people like to pan-sear their cod fillets first and then finish them up in the oven. No matter how you like to cook your cod, it should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Perfect cod fillets will flake easily when you poke them with a fork, and the meat should look white and moist. You can smoke or bread your fresh cod fillets or buy them already prepared this way. Some of the flavors that work well with cod include:

Side dishes that make a wonderful complement to your cod fillets include:

You can use the Instacart app to have your cod fillets and side dishes delivered. Simply place your desired items in your cart, process your order, and sit back and wait. An Instacart shopper will select your items and bring them right to your door in as little as 2 hours!