Blue Cod Fillets Fresh

AVAILABILITY
Year-round, but the majority is caught in winter.

EATING
Blue Cod is considered a South Island delicacy. It has a mild flavour, and a thick flaky fillet that falls apart easily when cooked. Blue Cod is suitable for most cooking methods, and very fresh fish can be eaten sashimi-style or used in raw fish dishes. Fresh Blue Cod fillets have a stronger, more distinct odour than other fresh fish varieties. Bring fish up to room temperature (just like meat) before cooking for best results. A standard serving of protein for a hungry adult at dinner time is 150g-200g, if you’re wondering how much to order.

STORING
Fresh fillets should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and will keep for 2-3 days. If you receive fish from us vacuum-packed, it’s perfectly fine to be popped into the fridge in the sealed bag, but a better option would be to unpack it into an airtight container. Drain excess liquid from the container daily to keep the fish very fresh. If you would like to freeze your fish, it keeps well in our vacuum-packaging for 3 months maximum. If you want to freeze it for longer than 3 months, it’s a good idea to re-pack it before doing so.

HARVEST AREA
Pot-caught off the Otago-Southland coast.

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SUBSTITUTES
Gurnard or Monkfish.