7 recipes with cod for a Christmas dinner without red meat

The cod recipes are a great option for those who want to get away from Christmas poultry and meat at dinner. This is because, in addition to being a classic option on the Brazilian end-of-year table, it is also possible to vary and create many tasty dishes to compose the diet of the day.

Both on Christmas and on New Year’s Eve, this fish is a surefire presence in at least one dish served. Therefore, the Guide has separated 7 light and very tasty cod recipes that everyone will try and love!

Also because, in addition to being tasty, cod is also tasty rich in protein, helps reduce stress and also protects the skin. Have you seen how many advantages?! See how to make recipes with cod and enjoy!

Grated cod with cheese

Time: 1 hour

Performance: 8 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 1 kg of desalted cod in flakes
• 600 g of diced potatoes
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 100 g grated parmesan

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 2 cups of milk (tea)
• 1 box of cream (200g)
• 1 jar of cream cheese (200 g)
• 100 g of grated provolone
• 100 g of grated mozzarella
• Salt and grated nutmeg to taste

Method of preparation:

1. For the sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over high heat and stir in the flour for 1 minute.
2. Add the milk, a little at a time, stirring until it thickens slightly. Mix the cream, cheeses, salt and nutmeg. Turn off and reserve.
3. Place the cod chips in a pan, cover with water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. Pour the potatoes into the same water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and distribute in a large refractory.
5. Sprinkle with salt and place the cod on top.
6. Drizzle with the béchamel sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan and bake in a preheated medium oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown. To serve.

cod ceviche

Time: 40 minutes

Performance: 3 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 500 g of desalted cod “cubes”
• 1 chopped red pepper
• 1 thinly sliced ​​red onion
• 1 seedless chilli, minced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander
• Salt, black pepper and olive oil to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Put the cod in ice water for 8 hours changing the water every 2 hours
2. Cut the cod into small cubes, add the chilli pepper, paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon and mix
3. Finally, add the chopped onions and cilantro.
4. Then let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Ok, now enough serving!

cod skin

Time: 1h15 (+24h soaking)

Performance: 6 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 700 g of cod in flakes
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 diced onion
• 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and deseeded, diced
• 4 tablespoons of chopped black olives
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• 800 g cassava in pieces
• 1 cup milk (warm)
• 4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan

Method of preparation:

1. Soak the cod for 24 hours in a bowl of water in the refrigerator.
2. Change the water 3 or 4 times. Run and book.
3. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and saute the onion for 3 minutes.
4. Add the cod and brown it over low heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato, the olive and cook for 3 minutes.
6. Season with salt, pepper, parsley and pour into a medium refractory.
7. In a pressure cooker, cook the cassava in salted water for 15 minutes over medium heat, after starting the pressure, or until tender.
8. Let the pressure relieve, drain and pass through the juicer while still hot. Stir in warm milk, season with salt and pepper.
9. Spread the curds on the braised acorns and cover with the puree.
10. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake in preheated medium oven for 20 minutes to brown. Serve immediately.

Rice with cod and broccoli

Time: 1 hour

Performance: 8 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 200 g of desalted and cooked cod
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 cups uncooked rice (washed and drained)
• 4 cups boiling water (tea)
• salt to taste
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 bunch cooked broccoli (florets only)
• 1 cup cream cheese (cream)
• 2 sliced ​​hard-boiled eggs for garnish
• 8 pitted black olives for garnish

Method of preparation:

1. Chop the cod and set aside. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the onion until golden brown.
2. Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute. Add water and salt and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
3. In another pan, put the rest of the olive oil and the garlic and saute over medium heat until golden brown.
4. Add the broccoli and cod.
5. Saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add the rice and ricotta and mix well.
7. Put on a plate and garnish with eggs and olives. Serve immediately.

cod fricassee

Time: 1h (+24h of soaking)

Performance: 6 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 700 g of cod in flakes
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 diced onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 diced carrot
• 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 can of drained corn
• 1 jar of cream (300 g)
• 1/2 cup (tea) of water
• 1/3 cup olive oil (chopped)
• 1 cup potatoes (straw)
• chopped parsley for sprinkling

Method of preparation:

1. Soak the cod for 24 hours in a bowl of water in the refrigerator.
2. Change the water 3 or 4 times. Heat a pan with the oil and butter over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until wilted.
3. Add the cod and brown over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, mushrooms, corn and water. Cook for 10 minutes or until the water dries up.
4. Mix the cream, the olives, season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour into a refractory and cover with mozzarella.
6. Place in a medium oven, preheated, for 20 minutes.
7. Cover with the straw potato, sprinkle with parsley and serve with white rice.

Cod with shrimp sauce

Time: 30 minutes

Performance: 4 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 4 desalted cod fillets
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fry oil

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 cups small shrimp (cleaned)
• 1 can of tomato sauce (340 g)
• salt to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan with the oil over medium heat and fry the steaks, a little at a time, until golden brown.
3. Book on a tray.
4. For the sauce, in a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic with the shrimp for 4 minutes.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce, salt and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Arrange the fish slices on top and serve, as desired, garnishing with cherry tomatoes.

cod risotto

Time: 45 minutes

Performance: 4 portions

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 grated onion
• 2 cups rice (arborio)
• 2 cubes of vegetable broth
• 6 cups of hot water
• 2 cups desalted cod flakes (tea)
• salt to taste
• 1 box of cream (200g)
• 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Method of preparation:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion until translucent.
2. Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth dissolved in the water, ladle by ladle, stirring constantly and waiting for the liquid to be absorbed by the rice before adding another ladle.
4. Add the cod when you have already added half of the broth.
5. Keep mixing until you get a cream and the rice grains are al dente.
6. Turn off, add salt and mix the milk cream and Parmesan.
7. Transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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