Most often sold as fillets and loins, cod is also available whole and headless ... The flaky flesh flesh works well poached, baked, fried or grilled and it also complements rich sauces.

Lay pieces of firm-fleshed white fish and lemon slices on the beans. Use cod fillets or cod loin, haddock, flounder, or hake; try to buy pieces of similar thickness so they cook evenly.