What is Skrei Cod?

 

Skrei is a type of Norwegian Cod, in season from January to April each year. Skrei is pronounced ‘Sk-rey’ and the meaning of ‘Skrei’ is ‘to migrate’. At the beginning of every year, millions of large, mature Cod – at approximately 5 years old, make the journey from the Barents Sea back to their their spawning grounds. Skrei Cod’s meat is lean, and it has a delicate, fresh, clean taste.

More information about Skrei Cod can be found on the Norwegian Seafood Council’s website

Latin Name

Gadus morhua

Seasonality

The Skrei Cod season runs from January to April each year.

Alternatives

If Skrei is unavailable, Cod would be an alternative.

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