Fish has always held a special place on festive tables, especially during holidays and family gatherings. These cod recipes bring together tradition, comfort, and refined flavors—perfect for Christmas, fasting days, or elegant dinners.
Creamy Yuletide Cod Spread
Ingredients:
- 1 lb dried cod, soaked in cold water 24h
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Toasted bread, for serving
Instructions:
- Boil cod and potatoes until soft.
- Drain well and remove skin and bones from cod.
- Mash cod and potatoes together.
- Add garlic, walnuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper; blend until creamy.
- Chill and serve on toasted bread slices.
Golden Holiday Cod Balls
Ingredients:
- 14 oz cod, soaked and shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 eggs + breadcrumbs for coating
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Mix cod, milk, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into small balls.
- Dip each ball into beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with lemon slices.
Holiday Baked Cod
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lbs cod
- 2.2 lbs potatoes
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- 18 oz frozen peas
- 1¼ cups olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Boil cod and potatoes separately; slice both.
- In a baking dish, layer potatoes, cod, peas, and tomato sauce.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake at low heat until lightly browned.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Rustic Holiday Cod Stew
Ingredients:
- 10 oz dried cod, soaked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Boil cod until tender; remove skin and bones, break into chunks.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add tomatoes and cod, season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer briefly.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Classic Holiday Fish Pie
Ingredients:
- 1¾ lbs white fish (cod or haddock)
- 14 oz puff pastry
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
Instructions:
- Poach fish until just cooked.
- Melt butter in a pan, sauté onion, add flour and milk to make a smooth sauce.
- Stir in fish; season.
- Line a baking dish with pastry, fill with fish mixture, cover with pastry.
- Brush with egg yolk; bake at 356°F (180°C) for 40 minutes until golden.
