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Hi I've bought a fresh piece of cod fillett and I've never cooked fresh fish before! Could someone tell me the best way of cooking it please? :-) Is it best to boil it or grill it? Jan

Poach in milk or water in the oven ?? Shallow fry ................ Not that I am a domestic goddess when it comes to cooking LOL

I like my fish either steamed or poached. Bev

You didn't watch Saturday Kitchen this morning then Jan! lol Ken Hom cooked a piece of fresh cod. He put it on a plate and sprinkled it with salt, pepper, ginger, and the some orange and lemon zest. He then steamed it. I dare say you could do the same but wrap it in foil and put it in the oven. I would either do my cod in the oven or breadcrumb it and shallow fry.

I don't eat fish - horrible - but my family are all mad on it and they usually poach their fish, but I would say steaming it would work well too. Kaye x

You could wrap it in tin foil, adding a squeeze of lemon juice, and gently bake it in the oven. Julie x

Hi Jan - rule 1 - don't overcook it! I usually bake mine in the oven - you can add a crunchy topping made with breadcrumbs and herbs, or it's nice on a bed of cubed potatoes (parboil first then drizzle with olive oil, salt etc.) - stick a couple of cloves of garlic in and halved tomatoes, bake for about 20 mins and then put the cod on top and cook for about 10 mins, depending on thickness of fish. Oven - quite hot about 200 deg.C

gasps..............don't boil it!............fish is delicate, I like to poach mine..........or wrap it in buttered foil, with a bit more butter and herbs in and cook it in the oven..........why don't you google some receipes, I often do regards......Barbara..xx

Thanks Ann, Bev and Janette, I'll wrap it in foil and put it in the oven then! Nope - I didnt watch the TV this morning, so I missed out on how to cook fish! Darn! :-) Would it take about 15 mins to cook in the oven? Jan

About that Jan depending on the thickness

Thanks to everyone for advice about how to cook the fish - you've all given me some good ideas with recipes etc! I'm off now to cook it! Will look forward to eating it! Jan

I do no more than put it on a plate, with a glass lid over it, and cook it for 2 minutes in the microwave - if it still needs more, I give it 1 more minute. I do the same with all fish - it keeps it moist, retains the flavour, and is quick. You can add anything to it later....

When will it be ready Jan? I think we all deserve a taste now! LOL

Best way is to put flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag .............. put fish in the bag and shake it until well covered ............ then shallow fry on both sides until golden - ish.......... very tasty............. :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Spoken like a true fish face! LOL ;-)

I usually wrap mine onfoil, with a knob of butter and seasoning, then bake in the oven on a low heat. Alternatively, it cooks nicely in the microwave. June xx

Well, I've eaten it now and it was delicious! Sorry Jeanette - it was that nice I didnt save you any! :-) I'm going to buy some again and use all your ideas about different ways of cooking it in the future. Thanks again everyone for all the ideas! Jan

God Knows Jan! LOL ....haven't got the foggiest...wish you luck though...enjoy your meal. Tina x

Whoops! looks like you already have...silly me. LOL Tina x

This is going to sound horrible, but believe me it is lovely!! Put fish on a shallow pyrex dish such as a lasagne dish Cover fish with thinly sliced button mushrooms and tomatoes Finely chop or grate some onion and put that on top Dot the whole lot with butter Bake approx half an hour at gas 4 or 5 (sorry, don't know the electric equivalent) Serve with new potatoes and veggies Magic Dianne xx