I want to eat more fish.

Sagenettle

So, I've never been a fish person. I've tried countless times over the years to like cooked salmon and I always just hate it (with the exception of one time ever that has never since been repeated). But, logically I realize that fish can be very healthy for you, so I'd love some tried-and-true recipes for preparing fish. Searching online for recipes never goes that well for me because there are just so many and I get overwhelmed. I have a Costco sized bag of frozen mahi-mahi filets in my freezer as we speak and I really want to give enjoying fish another valiant try. Any suggestions welcome and appreciated!!!

Hearts_2015

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10046150/seafood#latest Have you seen this link?

Sagenettle

No i didn't see that, but looking through it almost all the posts are about shellfish, which I certainly don't have a problem enjoying (especially shrimp). There were a couple of actual fish ideas in there though, thanks!

Acg67

Halibut or cod
Tempura batter
Fry
Make taco with fish, crema, citrus

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jpaulie

rainbow trout, Sablefish (black cod), halibut, arctic char, so much so good. do a little research on quality fish because for example not all salmon are created equally. I have a post in the above thread

Sagenettle

BFDeal wrote: »

My first question would be is there something as "healthy" for you which you'd enjoy eating more than something you don't seem to like?

I like almost anything, honestly. I certainly didn't get fat by being a picky eater, so yeah I'm sure I can eat tons of other things that can be considered healthy. But I don't know, I just feel like there are benefits to eating fish and I always like to give things a shot so I guess that's why I'm interested in finding some good recipes to try out.

Myhaloslipped

tohorse

i love cod filets, I bake them with a little buttermilk in the baking dish, keeps the fish moist and adds a little flaver, sprinkle some parmasen cheese on each, place a thin slice of onion on top of filets, some spray pam on top of that, and then salt and pepper , I don't like buttermilk but this makes the cod really good, bake at the time and heat that the fillets say. give it a try its wonderful.

tohorse

forgot I personally don't like the taste of the onion when done so take it off but my husband does like it

Sagenettle

That's interesting, I remember years ago a co-worker of mine told me that her favorite way to cook fish was to bake it in milk. I never actually tried it. Thanks!

Edit 'cause i just saw your other post - I LOVE onion so I think I'll try keeping it on and see where that takes me.

terricherry2

I'm a massive fan of Asian flavours with fish. Cod is pretty inoffensive and tends to just take on whatever flavours you put with it so could be a good place to start. Try baking it. Wrap it in foil, add ginger, chilli, garlic, honey, fish sauce, soy sauce and a few lime wedges. Close it up and put it in the oven for 15 minutes.

Chain_Ring

Myhaloslipped wrote: »

hahaha

youngmommy2

Fish is hit or miss for me. It took a long time for me to like it.
I love salmon so I just cook it with whatever seasoning I feel like for the day.
I have made tilapia that was drizzled with olive oil and dipped in Parmesan cheese and baked. That was really good.

dklibert

Try cooking some fish like salmon rare or or medium rare. To me it tastes better, fresh not like can. The same goes for tuna. I like it better seared still pink in the middle. Tastes so different from canned tuna. But don't discount canned fish. You can make some great dishes with it too. Tilapia is a mild fish it pairs well with many different sauces. I second the suggestion of fish tacos. Here is a link to some fish recipes on my blog:

soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/search/label/Fish

Here is another recipe:
tasteofhome.com/recipes/tomato-artichoke-tilapia

ANewCrystal4Life

I take a piece of frozen salmon and lay it on a bed of fresh spinach and put lemon juice on it and bake in oven until salmon is done. Spinach gets nice and wilted. It's yummy

Capt_Apollo

tuna steaks are outstanding. as is swordfish.

DavPul

Fish is yucky. If you don't like, it won't matter how if you eat it in a house, or with a mouse, or battered and fried by your spouse. Go back to Costco and buy their fish oil and one of their gigantic pepperoni pizzas and eat those instead.

I_Will_End_You

I recently posted this for someone else, I'll leave here, too. It's the easiest, tasty salmon recipe I've ever tried. And salmon is one of my least favorite kinds of fish! We had a pound and a half of salmon. I mixed half a cup of brown sugar, a tablespoon of chilli powder, a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of pepper together in a bowl. Lined a baking sheet with foil, topped the salmon with a generous layer of the spice mix (i used most of it, but not all), baked in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for 13-15 minutes. So easy, and so good.

VeryKatie

Sagenettle wrote: »

So, I've never been a fish person. I've tried countless times over the years to like cooked salmon and I always just hate it (with the exception of one time ever that has never since been repeated). But, logically I realize that fish can be very healthy for you, so I'd love some tried-and-true recipes for preparing fish. Searching online for recipes never goes that well for me because there are just so many and I get overwhelmed. I have a Costco sized bag of frozen mahi-mahi filets in my freezer as we speak and I really want to give enjoying fish another valiant try. Any suggestions welcome and appreciated!!!

That's because salmon is icky. Try basa, tilapia, and shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, scallop). They're much more mild. I've never had mahi-mahi but maybe it's a regional issue.

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megsi474

I've found I really like tilapia. I usually take 6-8 fillets and put two in foil packets with different flavors. Old Bay Seasoning, butter and garlic, soy and ginger and one with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder and smoked paprika. I grill them until the edges are crispy and they're fairly well done because the texture of a softly cooked middle gets to me sometimes.

pagefan

love fish. love salmon. NOT a fan of any kind of frozen fish though. found a recipe a few years ago that was "designed" to have kids try to eat more fish, specifically salmon.. and I've made this for company and people love it. Pan sear it, both sides (I always ask for the skin to be removed before I cook it.) Salmon has a lot of oil, and needs NO more.. I use s/ lemon pepper, garlic, sometimes cheat by using essences like "fish seasoning", lime chili, anything like that. let it sear.. cover with a a can of drained sweet corn, top with an entire container of washed dried arugula. the bitter mixes with the sweet, and it's DELICIOUS... try it.. yeah, you end up with something that looks like wet grass but it is so good...

pagefan

oh oops, ten minutes per inch.. it's seared and then poaching, so just till it flakes. you don't want it overdone.

JaneECS

Mahi-mahi, lovely stuff, can't get that in the UK. I like it wrapped in low fat ham and baked with veggies. Actually I like it with prosciutto, but hey ho! If you are on Facebook, check out a group called Low Calorie Meal Ideas. We all contribute recipes and there seems to be a bit of a run on fish dishes right now.

ksolksol

A little teriyaki sauce goes a long way on fish. It's a flavor that dovetails with it nicely and makes it take a little less, well, fishy.

As much as I love salmon, I'd say go with a mild-flavored fish like tilapia. Easy, too, since it usually comes frozen, individually packaged. I just put it in an oiled dish, brush it with a little olive oil, dash of lemon juice and bake. Or, you could bake it and go the teriyaki route if you want to disguise it a little more. I've found curry powder + sweet red chili sauce to be good on salmon, but haven't tried it with a milder fish.

Another good way to eat tilapia is to dip it in cornmeal/salt/pepper and fry it. Not as low-cal, but if you're learning to like a food, you may have to splurge a bit until you get more used to the taste. It's like putting cheese on your kid's broccoli until he/she gets used to the taste of broccoli. The parmesan-crusted tilapia you can find in the frozen sections is also pretty good. I've made it myself with about half and half bread crumbs and parmesan, then baked.

Now, if I could only get myself to learn to eat sardines. They were tolerable mixed with avocado...

echofm1

I used to be super anti-fish, but as I've started eating more of it because my aunt (who did the cooking) liked it, it's not so awful. First tip: start with white fish like walleye, tilapia, swai, etc. It's significantly less fishy tasting, though usually not quite as nutrient dense. You can also opt for fresh fish, which will have a much less fishy taste in general. If it smells like fish, it's getting old.

A favorite recipe of mine for white fish is homemade fish sticks. I usually cut the breading and egg whites in half for 3 fillets (but keep all the cheese to help it stick). Don't be afraid to add spices to your mix too for some more flavorful fish sticks. They average to about 50 calories a fish stick, or 200 calories per fillet.

If you're set on salmon or other red fish, something I've found to be delicious is hoisin glazed salmon. Super easy to make, and it wasn't too fishy tasting even with frozen salmon.

Don't forget that even canned tuna also counts as fish. Tuna noodle casserole is really tasty, or tuna helpers if you want quick meals.

ESueM67

I'm not a fan of cooked salmon either. I used to think that I didn't like cooked fish. Recently, I've had a lot of different kinds of sashimi thanks to a fabulous sushi chef. So, I decided to try cooking some fish for myself. I started with mahi mahi. Brushed some EVOO on it, sprinkled it with salt, pepper and paprika, placed some lemon slices on top of it, and put it in aluminum foil packets in the oven. Absolutely delicious!

My next attempt is going to be a salt-packed whole bronzini (sea bass).

Sagenettle

GuitarJerry wrote: »

This is very silly. If you don't like fish, don't eat it. Find foods that you like and eat those. Sheesh!

I don't really agree. I said I've never been a big fish person, not that I hated fish. There are times in my life I've enjoyed eating fish and so I'm pretty confident there are recipes I can make myself where I'd like it, so figured I'd ask what other people have had success with. But thanks for your contribution.

lucys1225

I don't like salmon either. I don't know what flavors you like but I blacken fish quite often. Another way I do it is to season the fish (talapia, barramundi, mahi, sea bass...) with old bay, put a layer of pesto on and chopped grape tomatoes. Wrap it in foil and either grill or bake for about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.

dklibert

lucys1225 wrote: »

I don't like salmon either. I don't know what flavors you like but I blacken fish quite often. Another way I do it is to season the fish (talapia, barramundi, mahi, sea bass...) with old bay, put a layer of pesto on and chopped grape tomatoes. Wrap it in foil and either grill or bake for about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.

This sounds great lucys1225! Pesto and grape tomatoes. Definitely trying this. Thanks!