Pollock is in season all year round, which is why it is often found in fishmongers and some supermarkets. However, it is at its best eating quality between June and December.
For: 2 people
Time: 30 min.
It's a lean fish, which is why it can easily be steamed, grilled, boiled - endless cooking options.
Therefore, it's easy to find a great recipe that you can use when you find saithe in your local supermarket or at your local fishmonger, which we of course recommend you visit.
Below, we offer a delicious recipe for tenderloin that both satisfies and delights the taste buds, so you can add more fish to your menu at home.
You may not have tried cooking a saithe before because it's not one of the popular eating fish that salmon and cod, for example, are in a recipe. And we at Hooked think that's a shame!
Because saithe has the same good qualities as cod, you should consider replacing cod with a recipe with saithe the next time you're craving light fish on your dinner menu.
As mentioned above, saithe is in season all year round. Therefore, the fish can be found in fishmongers around the country all year round. You can get saithe in most supermarkets. We recommend howeverthat you visit a local fishmonger the next time you need to get hold of saithe or another delicate fish for a recipe when making a fish dish. At the fishmonger, you're guaranteed delicious, fresh fish.
If you live or are in, for example, Roskilde, stop by Kubert's Fishwhere they specialize in fresh fish and seafood. By buying your fish for your recipe here, you're supporting the locals and ensuring that the local community can be sustained.
If you haven't worked with saithe before, it's a good idea to find out where it comes from and how best to cook it.
The saithe actually comes in both a dark and light version. Both are part of the cod family and are similar in appearance. However, the taste and texture of the two fish are different. It is also important to note that if a recipe recommends saithe, it is always a dark saithe that is being referred to.
The dark saithe is also known as a gray saithe due to the dark gray to black back of the fish. The meat is also slightly darker than cod and softer in texture, as the fish does not have fins like cod. The meat is also lower in fat compared to more fatty fish such as salmon or mackerel.
The flavor of the fish is umani, so you can go all out with spices, salt and cheese, as the flavor of the fish is quite strong compared to other fish. If you don't want the umami flavor to be so prominent, you can use both salt and sugar when steaming or marinating the fish.
A light saithe is, in contrast to a dark saithe, more fine and firm in texture. The taste is also milder than regular saithe. Both types of saithe can be used in many different dishes and prepared in many different ways. The light-colored saithe would be good to use in, for example, fish cakes. Both fish can be cooked in a pan, in the oven or on the grill.
The light pollock has twice as much fat as the dark pollock, however, they are both still very low in fat and calories. Both pollock fish contain vitamin A, while only the dark pollock contains vitamin D.
Tip: If you have a few extra hours before serving the pollock, try sprinkling some fine salt on your pollock and refrigerate it for a few hours. The salt will give the meat more bite and firmness when you cook it.
Ready for fresh fish, but not keen on following a recipe yourself? Fear not. Hooked has a wealth of delicious fish dishes on the menu, which is why you can still get delicious fresh fish as take away or eat at one of our restaurants in Copenhagen. We promise you crispy and tasty fish favorites.
At Hooked, we use, among other things, certified Arctic char in several of our fish dishes. In our fish & chips, you can get a deep-fried saithe marinated in our special Hooked spices with vinegar fries, pea/mint dip and tartar sauce. The same deep-fried kingfish is also available in our Hooked Burger served in an organic brioche bun with honey mustard mayo, cucumber, cheddar and pickled red onion.
Read this recipe for the ultimate crispy fish burgerInstead of cod, you can simply use dark cod and get the same delicious and flavorful result.
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