Essential Cod Fillet

Instructions

• 1

  Attach the HydroPro to the side of a pot or large vessel (max 45 liters). Fill with warm tap water halfway between the minimum and maximum lines.

• 2

  Place the cod in a microwave-safe, zipper-lock freezer bag. Sprinkle with salt and add the oil. If cooking 2 fillets, place flat, in the bag side by side with the longest edge running along the base of the bag. If cooking more, use multiple bags. You can either place the bagged cod in the water bath or refrigerate until the water has preheated.

  Tip: You can substitute the oil for any flavored oil or butter. Also feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices or dry rub.
• 3

  To customise the cook: Select Sous Vide Toolbox from the main menu. Select Lean Fish, then select the cut shape that best matches your cod fillet(s). Enter the thickness, select Fresh or Frozen, then select your preferred doneness. Press Time to Reach core temperature, then press Start preheating.

  Tip: For further customisation, press Manual on the Final core temperature screen. Enter your preferred temperature, press Next, then press Time to Reach core temperature. Press Start preheating.
• 4

  Once the water reaches temperature, carefully lower the sealed bag into the water bath, ensuring it is fully submerged.

• 5

  When the timer signals that the cod is done, carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the cod on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry. 

  Tip: The cod can also be quickly seared in a smoking hot pan with a little butter.
• 6

  Transfer the cod to a serving plate and sprinkle with sea salt.

  Tip: It’s great served with herb oil.