Harvested in icy, pristine Alaskan waters, our top-quality Pacific cod appeals to many tastes and works well in many culinary contexts.
These lean, low-calorie fillet portions are firm and fully moist, with a large flake.
The delicate, slightly sweet flavor of Pacific cod harmonizes with a wide array of sauces and seasonings, including our popular, versatile Organic Marinade Mix. (See Serving/Storage tab above.)
Strict official oversight combines with this species' natural fecundity to keep Alaska's certified-sustainable Pacific cod fishery an abundant resource.
*Note: Despite great care, bones may occur infrequently.
About Pacific Cod Pacific cod is closely related to Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua), with a similar, somewhat sweeter flavor and equally firm, flakey texture.
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) is also known as “gray cod” or “true cod”, to differentiate it from “Ling cod” (Ophiodon elongatus) and “Black cod” (Anoplopoma fimbria; AKA Sablefish), which are not members of the cod family.
Storage Keep frozen at or below 0° F (-18° C). Vacuum-sealed fish held under these conditions should retain its quality for at least six to 12 months. Shellfish and lean white fish (halibut, cod) generally have a longer freezer life than fatty fish (salmon, tuna, sablefish). NOTE: Seafood stored in frost-free freezers should be used within 3 months.
Thawing instructions Thaw under refrigeration at or below 38 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius). Before thawing, puncture or remove packaging.
For quick-thawing, place frozen package in cool water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, just until contents are flexible. Once thawed, immediately cook or refrigerate (if refrigerating, puncture package). Prior to cooking, do not allow fish to reach temperatures above 38 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius).
Cooking and serving tips
Rinse fish quickly in cold, clean water.
Cook in a medium-hot lightly oiled pan, under a broiler, or on the grill for 7-8 minutes, until only the very center is still translucent.
Remove fish from heat and let it “self-cook” another two to three minutes, until just cooked through to center before serving.
NOTE: It is perfectly safe and healthful to serve our fish raw or partly cooked, because flash-freezing has rendered it 100% sushi-safe.
Enliven your fish entree with seasonings such as Vital Choice Organic Salmon Marinade Mix or other herb-spice blends.
Add the seasonings of your choice to a little olive oil and marinate the fish, refrigerated, for 30-60 minutes or overnight. Or, simply mist fish lightly with olive oil or macadamia nut oil and dust with seasonings before cooking.
Nutrition
Facts Wild Alaskan Cod Serving Size 6 oz (170g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
Calories from Fat 12
% Daily
Value*
Total
Fat 1.36g
Saturated
Fat 0g
Trans
Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80mg
27%
Sodium 155mg
7%
Total
Carbohydrate 0g
Dietary
Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 39g
Total Omega-3s 478mg EPA 175mg DHA 294mg
* Percent Daily Values
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your calorie needs.
