Fish? Yuck!

GreatSetOfBrains

Hey guys I need help. I want to start eating more fish, but honestly it pretty "dirty" tasting to me. I don't mind fried fish, but staying away from frying it would be great. So here I am pleading for your ideas. I have two bags of frozen fish, how shall I cook it? I plan to try all the ideas, within reason (I'm not spending $5 on a spice I'll use once), presented. So I'll be here tomorrow "Fishing" for recipes thanks!

michmill98

What kind(s) of fish do you have?

Here's one of my go to recipes for tilapia (serves 4):

1 slice bread (white, sourdough, or wheat), torn into pieces
1 tsp chopped fresh herb OR 1/4 tsp dried herb (I usually use dill or rosemary)
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 pieces tilapia
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
salt & pepper

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse the bread, herb, and the oil until coarse crumbs form. Place the fish on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Spread the mustard on top and divide the bread crumbs among the fish. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.

Most people are surprised by the mustard but it helps the crumb mixture stay on the fish (kind of like an egg wash).

PanteraGirl

For sole, halibut, and tilapia I normally bake it with oregano, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper. Easy and simple....if you like lemon.

Lee510

If the fish is carp, a delicacy in Japan, get a cedar plank. Nail the fish to the plank. Put the plank/fish in a very hot grill or oven. Cook for 15 minutes. Take the plank/fish off the heat. Turn the fish over and nail it to the other side of the plank. Put in the grill or oven for another 15 minutes. Once it's done, remove from heat, take the fish off the plank. Toss the fish in the trash and eat the plank!:laugh:

Seriously, I like fish on the grill. Get a lemon/pepper shaker for seasoning. Be sure to spray the grill with cooking spray so the fish won't stick. You can wrap the fish in aluminum foil, shape the foil like a tent to keep the steam in.

Only1tracie

We use wild caught cod fillets by Orca Bay. I put 5-6 drops of lemon juice on it and some mrs.dash. I cover the plate with saran wrap and microwave it for 5 minutes. This covers the fish taste wonderfully. I too hate the fishiness.

applejacks1552

Thanks for posting this question! I've been wondering the same thing. Live in and grew up in the Midwest on a very unfishy diet - not a lot of oceans around here.

But my husband is allergic to poultry so it would be nice to find another source of healthier leaner protein. Only problem being we both HATE the taste.

My only real familiarity with fish is battered and fried catfish/cod/walleye or canned tuna.

HELP! How do I cook real fresh fish - like maybe salmon or tilapia, without the "fishy" taste?

Lee510

Here's one of my go to recipes for tilapia

After seeing tilapia on "Dirty Jobs", I don't eat it anymore. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I ever have. Swore it off forever after that episode!

Sweet_Potato

I had to train myself to like fish. If you take a mild white fish and bake it in a puttanesca sauce you won't taste the fishiness at all. Another thing I like to do is grill it and pile a lot of fresh mango salsa on top.

You can also make broiled or pan fried patties that are similar to crabcakes. Just take some cooked fish, break it into pieces, and mix gently with panko, mayonnaise, maybe an egg to hold it together, and whatever flavoring you want (lemon juice, hot sauce, fresh herbs, diced onions or peppers, etc). It stays together better if you let the formed patties chill for an hour first.

Jennyisbusy

sautee some onions in a pan to help sweeten them up some, lay them over the top of the fish and give a few squirts of fresh lemon or lime and bake it till it's flakey, then add another squirt of the citrus on top.
or
you can make a glaze out of pancake syrup and brown mustard and coat the fish and bake til flakey.

Devlyn_P

Try grilled/baked salmon or snapper saute'ed in garlic and olive oil. The garlic and olive oil helps any sort of fishiness however snapper isn't "fishy" along with Salmon when cooked right with proper seasoning.

s1lence

I love tilapia with (combo one)lemon, thyme, and oregano, also (combo two) celery salt and parsley. Try baking it just watch how long the fish is in the oven for or you won't have much left - did this a few times left it in for just a couple of minutes to long and it shrank to about half it's original size.

elcieloesazul

For sole, halibut, and tilapia I normally bake it with oregano, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper. Easy and simple....if you like lemon.

These are my favorites; their flavors are mild, as well, so there shouldn't be an "dirtiness." Remember not to let these sit too long in the acid of the lemon, or else the meat's texture changes. Also, a simple spice rub (Pappy's) is a nice addition.

itsanot

I like to use a non stick frying pan, use a little pam spray and about a teaspoon real butter lay the fillets in the pan and fry them adding maybe a little old bay seasoning and always a squeeze of fresh lemon right before it is finished!

michmill98

Here's one of my go to recipes for tilapia

After seeing tilapia on "Dirty Jobs", I don't eat it anymore. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I ever have. Swore it off forever after that episode!

I used tilapia as an example considering it's one of the more common white fishes. Sorry I didn't specify that other white fish such as striped bass could be used too. I've also done this recipe with trout, catfish, cod, and mahi mahi (the last two take a bit longer since the filets are usually thicker). I personally like it with trout or tilapia, it just depends on what is available.

neurochamp

I like to make a pineapple jalapeno salsa and serve with either plain grilled fish (salmon, tilapia, and catfish all work, probably others too), or blackened fish (rubbed with blackened seasoning before grilling); recipes below. My husband used to hate fish, but he LOVES this pineapple salsa, so I used it to convert him (p.s. it's also awesome with chicken and pork, especially ham)

Pineapple jalapeno salsa:
1 can pineapple chunks (avoid any with sugar syrups) or 1.5-2c fresh pineapple pieces
1/4-1/3 of a medium onion
1 fresh, firm red or green jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp dried cilantro or oregano*
salt & pepper, to taste
Drain pineapple chunks and chop into small pieces. Add finely chopped onion (I like red onion; about 2-3tbps will do) and finely chopped jalapeno (seeds removed if you don't want it too hot; you can also use only half the pepper if you choose...I like a lot of heat). Add lime juice, cilantro or oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper to season. Mix well and store in refrigerator (for best flavor, let it rest and chill for at least 1-2 hours before use).

* Cilantro tastes like dish soap to me, so I use oregano in all of my salsas (and it's delish). If you're a fan of cilantro, go ahead and use it, but if you're like me and cilantro tastes bad to you, just use oregano instead.

Blackened seasoning:
2 teaspoons ground paprika
4 teaspoons dried leaf thyme
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to your taste
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Mix together and store in a jar in your spice cabinet. I got this from http://southernfood.about.com/od/seasoningrecipes/r/blbb251.htm, looks about like what I use.

MichelleKacz

I have a few methods I like using when cooking fish … 1. poaching fish in coconut milk is really yummy, I add fish sauce, garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, ground cumin and coriander to give it a bit of a Thai taste and it’s best serves with a variety of stir-fry veggies like peppers, baby corn, mange tout, broccoli etc.. 2. fish braai (bbq), but you could also do the same in the oven, just place your fish on some tinfoil and spice it with whatever you fancy, I like salt, pepper, parsley, smallish knob of butter or a tbsp. olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon; then seal the tin-foil (forming a bag) and bake. 3. Homemade fish cakes – steam your fish, then flake in a bowl together with a boiled potato, beaten egg, tablespoon breadcrumbs and whatever spices you fancy, then shallow fry in a pan or bake in the over until brown. 4. Smoked salmon is great on its own or on crackers with cottage cheese and raw veggies on the side. 5. Tuna fish mixed together with a grated apple and a tbsp. lite mayo over a baked potato is heavenly. I could get really get carried away when it comes to fish, but I won’t (lol), that’s enough for you to work with for now

GreatSetOfBrains

Alright guys it's arrowtooth flounder fillets, took 4 out. . . What am I doing?

Vegetablearian

Have you thought of trying tofu or soya? Both are great sources of protein and they dont taste like fish!

nursenessa1

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ladyraven68

I probably eat fish every day - my favourite is salmon

fresh salmon fillet - wrap it in foil with some butter and lemon, put in oven for 15 minutes - fab!

chicky89

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wagon0619

I like using a Cajun seasoning and baking it. Add mango salsa for more flavor: cut small pieces of mango, red peppers, red onion, pineapple, and kiwi with a splash of lime juice.

nathanellsworth

I got this recipe off of the back of a tilapia bag so i'm sure most people have used it, but it's super simple and it doesn't have that "unique" fish taste at all.

Sprinkle a tablespoon of bread crumbs over the top of the tilapia filet and then take a tablespoon of light honey mustard dressing (i use newman's own), and brush it on top spreading around the bread crumbs. For some reason it works way better to put the bread crumbs on first although it didn't seem right to me at first either. Bake in the oven at 425F for 12-13 minutes and you're golden.

I typically serve with spinach, vienna bread, and mashed sweet potatoes (just boil the potatoes... you don't have to do anything else to them).

Hope this helps.

cloud2011

I love salmon...it's really easy to make. I take a fillet (wild caught tastes best to me) from Trader Joe's or you can buy it fresh.

Salt and pepper to season and then wrap it in aluminum foil and bake (about 325 or 350). It depends on your oven how long you bake, but maybe 20 minutes. The fish stays moist -- you need to check that it's cooked all the way through.

Serve with brown rice and asparagus and you have a really filling, low calorie meal.

I also like flounder but tilapia tastes bland to me. And, if you think you might like sea scallops they're very good and cook quickly on the stove.

Pollywog39

My fave new fish is at Target in the frozen foods....................Swai fillets in a red pepper sauce. Absolutely UNFISHY tasting, really nummy sauce, and 100 calories per serving!

When making fish on my own, I like to spice it up with pepper, garlic and onion powder, and a bit of butter (don't need much). Wrap in parchment paper, and NUKE it for 4 or 5 mins, depending on thickness. You can do this with any type of fish, but I've been enjoying ocean perch and mahi mahi fillets.

crystal84rose

I make a Greek-Style Baked fish. It's pretty good and very simple. I used walleye but I'm sure tilapia or halibut would work well too. I don't know how "Greek" it is but some of the ingrediants are greek so that's what I call it. Depending where you live the ingredients may be expensive.

I mix together Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Roasted Red Pepper, red onion, lemon juice oregano and bread crumbs and pour the mixture on top of the fish fillets in a baking dish. I drizzled some olive oil on top and put it in the oven around 425 for 20 minutes or until the fish flakes apart.

Yummo!

P.S. We catch our own fish and I've found it's hard to screw up fresh walleye!

lukeout007

Ya know that dirty fishy taste? It's because its not fresh. I've had *some* frozen fish that had a tolerable level of that taste but not much. For the most part I'd say buy fresh or buy something else...