Help me cook fish

[acginkc]

So I love fish, but I don't know how to cook it. I have made salmon one time and it turned out pretty good, but I have not made it again (I had over 1 lb all to my self, by the end of my dinner where I ate most of it, I was turned off to salmon for as far as I can see into the future). I also have done seared tuna once, and it was really good as well.

Anyways, I am wanting to cook a white fish (the only one i can get boyfriend to eat) like orange roughy, tilapia, etc. I had a cashew crusted one not long ago at a restruant and we both really liked that. So how do I cook white fish? I know it is a bit more delicate, so I am at a loss. TIA for any help.

[erin elizabeth]

This is a great starter recipe and it only makes 2 servings. The packet is good reheated in teh microwave the next day which is not typical for fish. I am promoting it everywhere! :)

Asian Fish in a Packet
Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home

2 5-6oz fish fillets (I use tilapia or catfish)
1 c. cooked rice
2 c. coarsely chopped bok choy
2 green onions, chopped
1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. dark sesame oil
hot sauce

Preheat oven to 450. Make 2 packets--take two 12x24 pieces of foil and fold in half so you have a doubled square of foil. Place 1/2 c rice, 1 c greens, green onions, water chestnuts, and fish in center. Splash on soy, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Grate ginger and garlic over fish. Fold up packet tightly. Bake 20 minutes on a cookie sheet or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Thicker filets may take longer. Packets can be made an hour or two ahead and refrigerated.

[JLCS]

Another good and easy way to do white fish: try this with Petrale Sole, Talapia, boneless trout, or any this fillet of fish, not halibut, swordfish, etc, they are too thickly cut.

pat fillets dry, season w/salt/pepper, place "good" side down in flour. Shake excess flour off. Do not flour the 2nd side. Heat 1 T butter in saute pan big enough to hold all fillets, until foaming, do not let butter brown. Place fillets floured side down in pan and saute until nicely browned and side facing up is slightly opaque. Serve immediatly, browned side up. Squeeze a little lemon on if you want.

[mrswaz]

Another super easy way to cook fish is to bake it in a tomato sauce. You can use a homemade marinara- or jarred. Put some sauce in a baking pan, add fish and bake. Very simple. Just make sure to use a lighter romato sauce. You don't want to overwhelm the fish. I like to use Barilla's tomato and onion.

[Kathy B]

This is our very favorite way to eat fish. It works great with tilapia and/or catfish. Posted before, but worth posting again....


Spicy Indian Fish

2 lbs. whitefish fillets, fresh or frozen
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. gground turmeric
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. vegetable oil (for frying)

1. Rinse fish under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.

2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, ginger, turmeric, and peppers with lemon juice. Stir to form a paste.

3. Rub paste on both sides of fish fillets and let stand uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes.

4. In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add fish to skillet. Fry fish about 5 minutes or until bottom side is golden. With a spatula, turn fish and fry other side about 5 minutes or until golden.

5. Place fish on platter and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

Serves 4

Note: I usually add more lemon juice to make a runny paste and brush
it on the fillets. We serve it with rice and 2 lbs. makes more than 4 servings for my family!

[PAMMELA]

I absolutely LOVE this fish taco recipe and it's very easy. I use tilapia:

Snapper Tacos with Chipotle Cream

The fish cooks on top of the vegetables in one skillet. Break the fish into chunks to finish the filling.

1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
1 1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped tomato, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound red snapper fillets, skinned
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas

Combine sour cream, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and chile; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup onion and 1/2 cup tomato; set aside.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion, 1 cup tomato, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and minced garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cilantro. Arrange fish over onion mixture in pan; cover and cook 3 minutes. Turn fish; cover and cook 2 minutes. Break fish into chunks. Stir in rind and juice; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Warm tortillas according to package directions. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 cup fish mixture and 1/4 cup reserved onion mixture; top each serving with 2 tablespoons chipotle cream. Fold in half or roll up.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 taco)

CALORIES 340 (21% from fat); FAT 7.8g (satfat 4g, monofat 2g, polyfat 0.9g); PROTEIN 28.1g; CARBOHYDRATE 38.1g; FIBER 3.3g; CHOLESTEROL 56mg; IRON 2mg; SODIUM 896mg; CALCIUM 108mg;
Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2002

[capres]

This is one of our favorites.

Soak 2 pieces of fish in buttermilk - dip in Betty Crocker Potato Buds - a little salt and pepper - and then saute' in a little olive oil until brown and crisp - about 4 min. per side.

I serve it with lemon and whatever sides you want. It is so easy and so good.

Carol

[DmOrtega]

One of our favorites:

Easy Baked Fish (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?threadid=23913&highlight=easy+baked+fish)

[klrickrode]

Originally posted by DmOrtega
One of our favorites:

Easy Baked Fish (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?threadid=23913&highlight=easy+baked+fish)

Just wanted to second this recipe. My DH isn't a big fan of fish, but he loves this one. Try it, you'll like it! :)

[acginkc]

Thanks for all the tips/recipes. I have narrowed my choices for my 1st try down to the Easy Baked Fish and the Pecan Crusted Tilapia one on CL's website (has anyone tried this second one?). Does the mayo in the baked recipe really stand out? I love mayo, but my DBF does not. Thanks again, and I can't wait to try some of the other recipes you all posted, YUM YUM!

[klrickrode]

Originally posted by acginkc
Thanks for all the tips/recipes. I have narrowed my choices for my 1st try down to the Easy Baked Fish and the Pecan Crusted Tilapia one on CL's website (has anyone tried this second one?). Does the mayo in the baked recipe really stand out? I love mayo, but my DBF does not. Thanks again, and I can't wait to try some of the other recipes you all posted, YUM YUM!

I can really taste the mayo in the Easy Baked Fish, but it's so good. I think the mayo truly makes the recipe. I've been wanting to try the pecan tilapia, but haven't yet. If you try it, let me know how it is.