I don't have much experience cooking fish, but would like to know what type is easy to prepare.?!
Answers: I have cooked a variety of dishes, but never anything containing fish. I like to eat salmon and red snapper at restaurants, but have never dared to try to cook them myself. What types of fish are recommended for beginner cooks to prepare? I have hesisted buying fish because I don't know what to look for in selecting filets. I also worry about cost, since some fish can be expensive. I don't want to spend money and have a recipe turn out wrong (i.e. the meat coming out "mealy", or selecting fish that gives off a strong odor).
Salmon is dead easy. Either bake it, grill it or steam it. Wrap it in foil to keep the juices in.
When you select fish, smell it, it should smell "fresh". Never be afraid to ask the seller when the fish was caught, never buy a fresh fish that was taken from the sea more than 36 hours ago, 24 is better and it should have been kept on ice since it was caught.
Portions of fish should be firm to the touch and never feel "slimy".
When buying whole fish the eyes of whole fish should be clear and shiny - don't buy a fish with white or dull eyes. The scales should be shiny and slippery, if they are "slimy" don't buy the fish.
Ask your fish monger to prepare the fish for you, this way you won't have to scale and fillet it yourself.
Always thoroughly rinse your fish under cold running water, before preparing it for cooking.
The secret to cooking fish is to keep it short and simple.
Add salt, but don't over-salt a sea-caught fish.
Add a little ground pepper. You can stuff a fish with herbs (thyme, tarragon, parsley) and lemon, or add the herbs to the foil parcel.
Fish such as salmon and tuna can be eaten raw and are very tasty.
Mackrel are great suffed with herbs and lemon and baked in a foil parcel, they make a great addition to a barbecue as well.
Pilchards or sardines, grill whole under or over a hot grill for a short time until the skin is crispy, again great on a barbecue.
Whitebait are left whole and can be dipped in a tempura batter or rolled in seasoned flour and deep fried. Don't over cook.
If you want to experiment and you have an extremely fresh fish, you can "cook" your fish in a marinade of lemon, lime, cider vinegar, a few rings of chili or bits of ginger will add a bit of zing. Shred, or slice very thinly, pour over the marinade and leave for between 1 and 3 hours.
Well its quite simple, I have never fried any fish yet or cooked any but I went food shopping in Asda, (im sure they sell fish any where else) but the guy said, "put a bit of oil in and then but it in (fish) on a very high heat" I dont know if this is true, but its worth a shot
Good Luck! On cooking your fish!
you can buy king fish or salmon. add salt, pepper,garlic and lemon. marinate it for some time. then fry it. you can make a sauce like tartar sauce if you want.
I cook and eat fish all the time. It's pretty simple, really. To saute or pan fry fish, put a little olive oil in a skillet. It doesn't take much, just enough to keep the fish from sticking. Put the fillet in and season it. Just salt and pepper and a little lemon juice is fine. I prefer soy sauce and garlic on mine. Cook at a medium heat for several minutes, from 3-7 min. depending on your heat setting and the thickness of the fish. Then turn it over and cook the other side. If the fish flakes when you prod it with a fork, it's done.
Catfish dredged in cornmeal and seasonings, with a little lemon juice, then pan fried, is wonderful. That's always been my favorite meal.
Might take several tries to get it exactly the way you like it, but it's worth the effort. And fish is full of Omega-3 oils. Very healthful.
We love poached salmon. I do it on the stovetop instead of the oven and it's VERY quick and easy. Here's how:
1 to 1? pounds salmon fillets
? cup dry white wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
? cup water
A few thin slices of yellow onion and/or 1 shallot, peeled and sliced thin
Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
A sprig of fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
Put wine, water, dill, parsley and onions in a saute pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan. Cover. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.
Does that sound easy or what? And, it's delicious!
Start off with something easy like tilapia. Just season it with salt and pepper, and top with a sprig of thyme and a few slices of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Wrap it in foil paper bake at 400 for about 12 - 15 minutes. Voila.