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Cod Falling Apart
Your cod flaked into pieces because it was overcooked or handled too much. Reassemble and serve with sauce.
fish falling apart · flaky pieces · gluten-free · high-protein
The fix
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- 1 gather the pieces and warm gently in 1/4 cup stock for 1 minute
- 2 add 1 tablespoon butter and lemon juice to bind the pieces
- 3 serve in a bowl or over rice so the flakes stay together
If it's still wrong
- Flake into tacos with sauce and slaw.
- Mix into a fish salad with mayo.
Prevent next time
- Cook just until the fish turns opaque and flakes with light pressure.
- Use a fish spatula and minimize handling.
Notes
Why this works
Moist heat prevents further drying, and fat helps the flakes adhere. Serving in a saucy format keeps the delicate pieces together.