Oven baked cod fillets get soaked in their own liquid

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I baked cod fillets twice. The first batch was fine, the second had the fish soaked in its own liquid.
(Two different batches from the same shop, salted 1.5 hour before cooking, within expiration date).

I used a basic recipe:

cod fillets
olive oil
garlic
parsley
salt, pepper

Baked in pre-heated oven @ 180C/fanned air for 10-15 minutes

How can I prevent this loss of water?

bakingfishcod


Best Answer

As the cod fillets were two different batches, chances are you just where unlucky with the second batch. Even within expiry-date, the amount of water food loses while cooking can vary vastly with age and quality. And even good fish shops can have watery batches at times.

To generally avoid this soaking happening, I would rest the cod on a cooking grate or - this is a personal preference - on some pre-cooked potatoes.

A small factor may be oversalting, but chances are it is actually the cod.



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How do you keep baked fish from getting soggy?

Here's how to fix mushy fish.
  • Pat your fish dry before cooking. Excess moisture will cause the fish to steam rather than sear. ...
  • Cook it at a higher temp. Stainless steel or cast iron cookware is best for cooking fish on the stovetop. ...
  • Use the right type of fish for the dish.


    • Why is cod so watery?

    Why is frozen cod so watery? Cheat Sheet explains that the cells in fish contain liquid, and when that liquid freezes it creates ice crystals. Once these ice crystals are thawed, the liquid pours out into the fish, resulting in the mushy mess (via The Spruce Eats).

    Why is frozen cod so watery?

    When fish is frozen, that liquid also freezes. If the freezing process happens too slowly, that liquid can form ice crystals that will rupture the cells of the fish. When that fish is later thawed and cooked, this liquid will leak out, producing a mushy texture.

    Why does cod fall apart?

    A clean, well-greased grill helps to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill and flaking. Use a spatula to turn the fish, rather than tongs, which will cause it to fall apart.


    How to Make Perfect Baked Cod | Fish Recipes | Allrecipes.com



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