For anyone looking to eat a healthier diet, incorporating fish is a great way to go. There are certain kinds of fish that are especially good for you because of the lean protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that they are full of. One such type is the moist, flaky meat of Alaska Cod fillets, which can be identified by their white color, mild flavor, and firm texture. In general, seafood from the waters around the northernmost U.S. state are among some of the tastiest and most nutritious in the whole world. Cod is a low calorie, low fat fish that is high in protein, amino acids and other minerals, and tastes great.
Fresh Alaska Cod is easy to find anytime of the year and is usually sold without skin or bones, making it quite simple to prepare. Try this scrumptious recipe for hearty cod chowder on a cold night of the year.
In order to make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
1. A pound and a half of fresh Alaska Cod fillets (you can buy them frozen if need be, just make sure to defrost them fully before cooking).2. 1 cup chopped onion.3. 1 cup chopped zucchini.4. Garlic (1-2 large cloves, minced).5. Olive or vegetable oil (1/4 cup).6. 1 16-ounce can of tomatoes.7. Tomato juice (2 cups).8. Dry white wine (1/3 cup - if you prefer not to use wine, you can substitute water).9. 3/4 teaspoon salt.10. 3/4 teaspoon crushed basil.11. A dash of hot sauce (you can add more if you prefer spicier foods).
Once you have all the necessary ingredients, the rest of the process is quite easy, even for people with little to no prior experience in the kitchen. Start by cutting your cod fillets into big pieces. After cutting up your onion, zucchini, and garlic, sautee them together in your oil until the onions are soft and a bit transparent and the garlic is slightly browned. Then, add in your tomatoes, tomato juice, wine or water, salt, basil, and hot sauce. Bring this mixture to a boil, then put in your cod chunks. Cover and let cook for approximately ten minutes.
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