Caveman grilled Skrei

[Henrik]

This is a dish I made a few times, so I figured it was time to share. Did a YT video also. Anyhow, Skrei is cod. It is the Norwegian name for the fat and happy cod migrating down across the Norwegian coastline to mate. This happens in Jan/Feb/Mar, so it's almost end of season. This cod is superb in flavor, really something else.

I grill these right on the glowing embers by making a little package/pouch out of....butcher's paper! Turns out great, and it's a fast cook. You want an internal temp of 50° C / 122° F.

I place the fish on a 12x12 inch piece of butcher's paper, then added finely chopped fennel (optional), sundried tomatoes and blue cheese. Wrap it all up, spray the package with water on all sides (important), then place it on the charcoal, close the lid and take it out again after 15-20 minutes. Check temp with your Thermapen. May have to spritz with water again after 10 minutes. I usually do that.

Place the package on the plate, for the guests to open up. Looks good, smells great and tastes delicious!


Cod, with a ton of flavor



Wrapped and ready (with butcher's twine)




Getting the grill ready (half a chimney is what you need)




Fish on the glowing embers



Happy Easter everyone!

[ScottyC13]

Looks delicious!

[Attjack]

I want to see inside.

[treesmacker]

Me too!

[smokenoob]

OMG! Codfather!
let’s see inside!!!!!

[SmokeyNate]

That looks awesome! Yes, I want to see inside too!!!

[Greygoose]

I would love to live next door to you,,,,,

[allsid]

Brilliant!! -So many questions. Please share the video too

[HouseHomey]

Wow. Wrapped and all.

[theroc]

Fabulous. You're making us very jealous....and hungry.

[treesmacker]

I have a nice hunk of Ling Cod in the freezer, and I have the butcher paper. I'll have to get some of our local blue cheese and try this out.

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[Henrik]

Thanks, sorry for leaving out the ‘done’ photos, here’s a video.

[JimLinebarger]

That was very interesting!! Blue cheese on fish. I am seeing more cooks going against "no cheese with fish" lately. Was there any smoke flavor on the fish? Gonna have to try that the next time we get cod. We have been using cod mostly for fish & chips. Very good cook. Thanks for sharing.

[Henrik]

Thanks! No, there was no smoke flavor, and that wasn’t the plan either. Turned out great!

[pjlstrat]

Love this site for, for opening my mind to new things. I never would have thought blue cheese on cod, thinking it would over power the cod, but obviously not!! Thanks for the post I have got to try this one.

[Henrik]

I picked a mild and creamy blue cheese, but I guess it depends on flavor preferences also.

[Elton's BBQ]

This is an excellent way to do the cod.. Great work Henrik

[Henrik]

Thanks Kjetil!

[Skip]

Fun way to do the Cod Henrik . It looked delicious. Thanks for posting.