Non fishy fish

ladybg81
ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
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Give me some ideas of what fish to try; non-fishy fish. I've tried tilapia a few times but it is too fishy for my taste. I've got some grouper and mahi mahi (which I LOVE) in the freezer now. What other fish should I try. I like them to have a nice, firm texture as well.
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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Have you ever tried salmon? I have never tried it, that's why I ask!

    I love fish. Normally I just get the Haddock at the market, it's my favorite! I season it with a little oil and some cajun seasoning and then bake it. It comes out so good!

    I've also never had Mahi Mahi, what's your recommendation on cooking it?
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    I was going to suggest grouper. I get it fresh here on the Florida coast & I think it's amazing & not "fishy" good luck!

    Btw, I won't touch Tilapia, it's usually farm raised in Asia and loses most of it's nutritional value.
  • hpsaucette
    hpsaucette Posts: 102 Member
    If you don't really like the texture/smell, I recommend blending any fish with any veg, add an onion, spices and an egg then fry in a pan with light oil or bake.

    Personally find cod a bit too fishy, but a previous posted said haddock is quite light. White fish are normally lighter and less fish. Tuna steak is awesome!
  • Cathyvil
    Cathyvil Posts: 230 Member
    Salmon is super fishy.

    Halibut, Catfish, Sea Bass, Tuna. Most of the white fishes will be less fishy. You might have had some bad tilapia if yours was fishy.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,415 Member
    Halibut
  • nszocinski
    nszocinski Posts: 156 Member
    Orange roughy
  • lpeace2u
    lpeace2u Posts: 94 Member
    Salmon is great baked with a little lemon pepper seasoning and Tuna steaks are great on the grill marinated in some italian dressing.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Salmon is super fishy.

    Halibut, Catfish, Sea Bass, Tuna. Most of the white fishes will be less fishy. You might have had some bad tilapia if yours was fishy.

    I've never had salmon, I almost tried some last week but then I decided not to because the dinner party I went to had it smothered in some cream sauce and it didn't look too good!
  • lpeace2u
    lpeace2u Posts: 94 Member
    Salmon is super fishy.

    Halibut, Catfish, Sea Bass, Tuna. Most of the white fishes will be less fishy. You might have had some bad tilapia if yours was fishy.

    I've never had fishy salmon and I eat it alot.
  • cohophysh
    cohophysh Posts: 288
    Halibut
  • 7funnygirl7
    7funnygirl7 Posts: 1,176
    Tilapia...fresh or frozen. Both are nice and mild :smile:
  • lukeout007
    lukeout007 Posts: 1,237 Member
    Stop buying frozen.

    Problem solved.

    When fish is fresh (and I mean actually fresh...most grocery stores just thaw out frozen fish) it doesn't have that fishy smell/flavor.
  • selfishshellfish
    selfishshellfish Posts: 97
    Please don't eat Orange Roughy because:

    "Orange roughy is a fish that has no business playing any significant role in our seafood industry. The animal simply isn't built to withstand heavy fishing pressure. First off, it reaches market size well before sexual maturity -- a lamentable characteristic, since this results in many roughy being eaten before they've had a chance to reproduce and repopulate the fishery. Second, the animal itself can live to a tremendous age -- 90-year-old roughy are not uncommon (at least, they weren't before we started eating them all). Fish that live that long are generally not built to reproduce in great numbers; they have evolutionarily invested in longevity rather than in quantity of offspring.

    To worsen matters, orange roughy is caught using wantonly destructive bottom trawl nets, and its flesh is a simple, flaky white fillet (there are other, more sustainable sources for this type of product.) It's best to avoid this species altogether."

    Source: http://www.alternet.org/water/150407/4_fish_we_should_never_eat/
  • ladyfacehead
    ladyfacehead Posts: 3 Member
    I love salmon. It's never been fishy tasting to me ( I generally hate fishy fish) I usually just pan sear it for about 7 minutes on either side and voila!
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    Stop buying frozen.

    Problem solved.

    When fish is fresh (and I mean actually fresh...most grocery stores just thaw out frozen fish) it doesn't have that fishy smell/flavor.

    This! I'm very grateful for where I live, amazing seafood
  • jaxbeck
    jaxbeck Posts: 537 Member
    It's interesting seeing the different opinions regarding the salmon. I myself have never had it...hubby got some last week and that thing LOOKED fishy lol I wasn't going near it lol
  • wonderwomanwannaB
    wonderwomanwannaB Posts: 111
    Soak your fish in skim milk for 20-30 minutes.
    Drag through bread crumbs.
    Bake at 500 degrees for 8-12 minutes.

    The milk takes away the "fishyness" (trout and perch are my favorites to do this with and tend to be on the inexpensive side).

    Also, I agree with buying fresh if possible.

    But seriously, this is the tastiest, best textured homemade fish technique I have ever used.
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    I used to love salmon, tuna and cod before I was vegetarian, and I wasn't the fishy type. For E.G mackrel was a BIG no no for me then.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    Thanks! I live near the gulf and have an abundance of fresh seafood. The mahi I actually got fresh and then froze it myself. I generally do not buy store bought frozen fish since one of my husband's good friends owns a seafood place on the gulf. I appreciate everyone's input. Shrimp are actually my go to (is those can even be considered fish!) Thanks again!
  • alias1001
    alias1001 Posts: 634 Member
    Stop buying frozen.

    Problem solved.

    When fish is fresh (and I mean actually fresh...most grocery stores just thaw out frozen fish) it doesn't have that fishy smell/flavor.

    Indeed. Makes me want sushi now. I love fresh yellowtail (i.e. Japanese amberjack or himachi ).
  • SusanLovesToEat
    SusanLovesToEat Posts: 213 Member
    A firm "non-fishy" fish is Cod or Scrod which is also surprizingly good frozen.

    I agree that most so called "fishyness" is fish that is thawed or older than it should be.

    Really fresh Atlantic Salmon is terific and should not have a fishy tast or smell.
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    good info.
    I'm new to fish too
  • bradXdale
    bradXdale Posts: 399
    Cod. Tilapia. Mahi-Mahi. Tuna Steaks. Salmon.
  • lisa2826
    lisa2826 Posts: 16
    All fish is good. If you are not sure if it will be fishy, let it soak in some milk, (skim, 1%, 2%, unsweetened almond, rice etc.) It will remove any smell or fishy taste. I love seafood, cooked or raw. I happen to love pickled herring myself. But I don't eat it often. just as a treat now and then. Happy fishing!
  • MILFaspirations
    MILFaspirations Posts: 108 Member
    IMO.

    Salmon is not so much "fishy" but more "salmony" its definitely a specific flavor and smell. It really needs to be seasoned well for me to like it. Otherwise, not so much... its very salmony.

    I think Catfish, somewhere mentioned earlier, is wayyyy toooooo fishy!!! eek

    Mahi Mahi, yum. My fav.

    Here's one that is my all time favorite, and I am totally not a fish lover.

    But its rather expensivo! Its called Chilean Sea Bass... ohhh its so good and a sweet flavor.... mmmmmmmmmm
  • Sweet_Pandora
    Sweet_Pandora Posts: 459 Member
    I have never been fond of fish.

    I recently tried fresh salmon and tilapia.

    The salmon was very nice I baked it with a mapley syrup, dijon mustard and fresh grated ginger glaze. It was enjoyable and I've actually made it a second time.

    I did not care for the tilapia.

    Thanks for the great ideas.

    Karen
  • carloc
    carloc Posts: 135 Member
    If you are not trying any exotic fish remember that the basic fish you get at the store should not smell strong. When fish has a strong fishy odor it may well not on it's way to being bad.

    Good fish should smell clean and fresh. I go for salmon, but I am in Seattle and the quality of the fish is fantastic. Just a little salt and pepper. If you don't but sauces on it etc you will understand fish and its flavouring much better in the long run.

    Also find a good fishmonger and ask them questions, tell them your preferences and they are going to be able to put you in a good direction. If your just staring to like fish, way to go. Its packed with wonderful flavour and an abundant amount of nutritional goodness.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Stop buying frozen.

    Problem solved.

    When fish is fresh (and I mean actually fresh...most grocery stores just thaw out frozen fish) it doesn't have that fishy smell/flavor.
    Not everyone is close enough to a coast to have access to fresh fish.

    Swai is a good, mild-tasting fish.
  • Lobster1987
    Lobster1987 Posts: 492 Member
    I don't do fish....I can't stand the fishy taste or the texture....but lobster and shrimp are spectacular. I'll eat fresh scallops, too. I can tolerate fried walleye fingers....the skinny little strips, but other than that...Yuck.

    I've tried mahi mahi and that wasn't too terribly fishy. The texture gets me.
  • rudegyal_b
    rudegyal_b Posts: 593 Member
    its all about the basa (catfish), no fish taste whatsoever, falls apart and melts in your mouth

    my fave recipe is http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cajun-baked-catfish/detail.aspx

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