Alaska cod spread: Easy, tasty way to enjoy this abundant fish

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This creamy spread comes together quickly with wild Alaska cod and a few extra ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

Cod:

6 ounces wild Alaska cod fillet

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the spread:

3 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs

3 to 4 tablespoons light cream

Juice of 1/2 lime

4 large or 6 small radishes, sliced in rounds

12-16 baguette slices

PREPARATION

Step 1 — Bake cod

Heat oven to 350. Place cod in a spray-coated baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, until opaque throughout, then remove from oven and allow to cool.

Step 2 — Toast bread

Place bread slices on a baking tray. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, until bread firms up or is lightly toasted.

Step 3 — Prepare spread

Add cod to a bowl; mash with a fork. Add in the cream cheese, cream, lemon juice and sliced radishes. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4 — Make appetizers

Spoon cod spread onto toasted bread to serve.