Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for pollock
Best swap for pollock: Cod fillets.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Pollock?
The best swap for Pollock is Cod Fillets. Another option is Tilapia, 1:1 by weight; both are lean, mild white fish. A third option is Haddock, 1:1; same cod family, mild and flaky, holds together slightly better. The table below also lists Hake and Whiting, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Cod fillets | Best match for Pollock. |
| Tilapia | 1:1 by weight; both are lean, mild white fish |
| Haddock | 1:1; same cod family, mild and flaky, holds together slightly better |
| Hake | 1:1; softer flake, so cook it gently and do not move it in the pan |
| Whiting | 1:1; smaller, thinner fillets, so cut the cook time |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Pollock: Seafood (opens in a new tab)
- Maine Sea Grant, Maine Seafood Guide: Hake (opens in a new tab)
- Virginia Marine Products Board, Seafood Substitution Guide (opens in a new tab)
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