Cod

Lean, flaky white fish (*Gadus morhua* Atlantic, *G. macrocephalus* Pacific) with large, moist flakes and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. The fish that built global fisheries — cornerstone of British fish and chips, Portuguese bacalhau, Spanish brandada, and Scandinavian lutefisk. Overfishing collapsed Atlantic stocks in the 1990s; Pacific and Icelandic cod are now more sustainable alternatives. Rich in protein and B12, low in fat, takes any seasoning beautifully.