What fish is it, really?
Here’s a rundown of the most common cod types you’ll find in markets.
Many fish are labeled cod in the market because they share similar traitsfirm, white, meaty flesh.
Credit: Howard L. Puckett
Here’s a rundown of the most common cod you’ll find in markets.
Now, Alaskan pollock is routinely substituted.
Plentiful for 500 years, Atlantic cod could not keep up with demand with the advent of industrialized fishing.
“Its mild flavor and flaky texture equals that of Atlantic cod.
Black cod makes an excellent substitute for Chilean sea bass.
Due to its high fat content and mild flavor, black cod is ideal when smoked.
Lingcod is a favorite with recreational anglers on the West Coast.
Although rockfish can live longer than 100 years, they mature late, making them especially vulnerable to overfishing.
Pollock (Alaskan Pollock)
Alaskan pollock is used in commercial fish sticks and fast-food fish sandwiches.
Pollock is the fish most often used in surimi, or imitation crab.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.Fisheries N. Pacific cod.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Sablefish species profile.
