Cooking Fish
4 Ways to Cook Fish
Grilling is just one great way to prepare fish. Here are four additional cooking techniques that will help you add more fish to your diet.
You can sauté fish:
Works with any type of skinless fish fillet. First, season the fish as desired. Then heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side per 3/4 inch of thickness. (The thickness of the fish will determine the cooking time.)
Works with any type of skinless fish fillet. First, season the fish as desired. Then heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes per side per 3/4 inch of thickness. (The thickness of the fish will determine the cooking time.)
You can poach fish:
Works best with firm-fleshed fish fillets or steaks. Place the fish in a saucepan or deep skillet and add enough fish stock or water to barely cover the fish, along with seasonings of your choice, such as herbs or onions. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat (do not boil). Simmer the fish for 10 minutes or until the center is opaque. Remove the fish with a slotted spatula. You can use the fish stock or water poaching liquid to make a sauce.
Works best with firm-fleshed fish fillets or steaks. Place the fish in a saucepan or deep skillet and add enough fish stock or water to barely cover the fish, along with seasonings of your choice, such as herbs or onions. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat (do not boil). Simmer the fish for 10 minutes or until the center is opaque. Remove the fish with a slotted spatula. You can use the fish stock or water poaching liquid to make a sauce.
You can bake fish:
Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange seasoned fish fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. It's not necessary to flip the fish.
Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange seasoned fish fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 7 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. It's not necessary to flip the fish.
You can broil fish:
Works with any type of fish steak. Season the steaks and brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Place them on a broiler-pan rack and broil 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden. Allow more cooking time for steaks thicker than an inch.
How do you know whether your fish is done?
Simply test with a fork at its thickest point. Perfectly cooked fish should be opaque and flake easily when tested with a fork. Undercooked fish looks raw. Salmon and tuna are the exception, as both can be served pink on the inside as long as they are very fresh.
Simply test with a fork at its thickest point. Perfectly cooked fish should be opaque and flake easily when tested with a fork. Undercooked fish looks raw. Salmon and tuna are the exception, as both can be served pink on the inside as long as they are very fresh.
Note: To maintain freshness and taste, make sure to thaw frozen fish in the refrigerator — not at room temperature, under warm water, or in the microwave.
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