Woden Mead

Elderflower Mead Poached Cod

Light, refined, and gently floral.

This elegant cod dish is gently poached in Woden Elderflower Mead with lemon, shallot, and herbs, then finished with a bright lemon and herb sauce. It is fresh, delicate, and simple enough to cook at home while still feeling like something special.

Serves4
Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
DifficultyEasy–Medium

Ingredients

For the cod

  • 4 cod fillets, skinless (about 150g each)
  • 500ml Woden Elderflower Mead
  • 250ml water
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 125ml Woden Elderflower Mead
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp double cream
  • 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp dill, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper

To serve

  • Steamed asparagus or green beans
  • Buttered new potatoes or wild rice

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Woden Elderflower Mead

Delicate, floral, and lightly honeyed, Elderflower Mead brings gentle brightness to this dish without overpowering the fish.

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Ingredients at a glance

Ingredients for Elderflower Mead Poached Cod laid out visually
Prep
  • Slice the lemon and shallot.
  • Finely chop the parsley and dill.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry and season lightly.
  • Prepare your sides in advance.
Cook
  • Combine mead, water, lemon, shallot, thyme and bay leaf in a pan.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add cod and poach for 8–10 minutes.
  • Remove fish and keep warm.
  • Heat butter and oil, add garlic.
  • Add mead and lemon juice, reduce by half.
  • Stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Add herbs and season.
Assemble
  • Spoon sauce onto plate.
  • Add cod and sides.
  • Finish with remaining sauce and herbs.
  • Serve immediately.

Serving Notes

This dish works well with buttered new potatoes, wild rice, or simply cooked greens. The sauce is light enough to keep the plate fresh, but still rich enough to make it feel complete.

Pair With

A chilled glass of Woden Elderflower Mead works beautifully here, picking up the floral and citrus notes without fighting the fish.

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