Ideas for white fish?

Hi All,

Just looking for a few ideas! I love white fish and have bought a pack of 6 white fish fillets. I'm after a few ideas for flavouring the fish or any simple sauces I can make? It can get abit boring having it plain!

All answers are appreciated, thanks!

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  • annie7hudds
    annie7hudds Posts: 199 Member
    Something like a fish stew or curry can be good.

    You can make it with less oil/fat - and add extra veggies on the side.

    This one looks good

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/532640/summer-fish-stew-with-rouille

    Or for simplicity make a parcel using parchment paper or tin foil - and place some lemon, spices, herbs, onion or whatever in side and cook. Flavours the fish nicely -- with minimum effort.
  • ChayB
    ChayB Posts: 50 Member
    One of my favourite quick ones is to simply rub a tablespoon of curry paste on it (I use tikka) and grill it, tasty, quick and easy, no pots and pans required!
  • einzweidrei
    einzweidrei Posts: 381 Member
    When I buy tilapia or something, and I'm not a big fish person, I seem to season it with lemon pepper quite often. I don't know why but it tastes so good yet it's so simple.
  • fox2star
    fox2star Posts: 57 Member
    Just had some cod the other day baked with peach mango salsa on top....it was great!
  • Ah wow thanks everyone, some great ideas! Curious about the mango :happy: !!!
  • sls1989
    sls1989 Posts: 10 Member
    Steamed fish is nice, steam it on some bok choy with soy sauce and chilli :-)
  • Zombielicious
    Zombielicious Posts: 246 Member
    Throw it in the crockpot and make a fish stew/chowder or grill it and top with mango salsa.


    EDIT:
    Just had some cod the other day baked with peach mango salsa on top....it was great!

    ^^ Yes! It's delicious!
  • jadetigereyes
    jadetigereyes Posts: 44 Member
    I typically broil or saute - it's quick and easy and gets the fish just a tad crispy without all the breading and whatnot you'd normally need to achieve that flavor. Lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper are my go to seasonings; occasionally I'll add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or even a teaspoon of soy sauce to marinate the fish for more flavor.

    Enjoy!
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    We love a recipe called "Yummy Crispy Baked Fish" - we usually use tilapia but mahi-mahi or swai work well too and I imagine any other fairly mild white fish would be fine. it goes as follows:

    Yummy Crispy Baked Fish

    Ingredients
    1 lb tilapia fillet
    Milk mixture
    1/4 cup milk
    1/2 teaspoon vinegar
    1 tablespoon brown mustard or 1 tablespoon honey mustard
    Breading
    1/2 cup cornmeal
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 teaspoon thyme
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to your taste

    Directions
    Mix milk, vinegar and mustard and let set for 15 minutes. This will make a mustardy, buttermilky dressing to coat the fish.
    In a separate bowl mix cornmeal with all the seasonings.
    Dip fish fillets in the milk mixture and then in the cornbread mixture.
    Spray broiling pan with cooking spray or brush with a little olive oil.
    Place fillets on prepared pan and place pan under broiler 4 inches from heat. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until fish becomes flaky and is cooked through.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I like to mix Italian breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese to make a yummy coating for white fish. I also found a spice recipe online that allows me to make my own low sodium "Italian" seasoning that can be added to gluten free breadcrumbs or panko. The Internet is a wonderful source of recipes.:bigsmile:
  • rlmassman84
    rlmassman84 Posts: 91 Member
    Rub it with a Mexican seasoning mix and broil. Then break it up into chunks and wrap it up in a tortilla with some cabbage with a squeeze of lime.
  • kat5s
    kat5s Posts: 3 Member
    Really good and easy...Also cut some calories by reducing olive oil

    Fish Tagine with Tomatoes, Capers, and Cinnamon
    Gourmet | December 2007
    by Maggie Ruggiero



    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fish-Tagine-with-Tomatoes-Capers-and-Cinnamon-240945

    ingredients
    3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    1 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
    1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    4 (6-ounce) pieces hake or halibut fillet (about 1-inch-thick)
    preparation
    Heat cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, capers, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
    Pat fish dry and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, then add to skillet. Cover and simmer until fish is just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
    Per serving: 223 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated), 36 mg cholesterol, 473 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein


    Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Fish-Tagine-with-Tomatoes-Capers-and-Cinnamon-240945#ixzz2rA0g9TFa
  • I made this last night and it was delicious! I used halibut since that's what I had on hand. The nutrition info has been entered in MFP already.

    Miso Glazed Cod from Ellie Krieger's "The Food You Crave" (6 servings, 220 cal)

    Ingredients
    6 (6-ounce) black cod fillets, or regular cod fillets
    1/3 cup low-sodium blond or white miso
    1/4 cup dark brown sugar
    1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
    Toasted sesame seeds and scallions, for garnish, optional
    Directions
    Preheat broiler.

    Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Combine miso, brown sugar, sesame oil and mirin and stir well until brown sugar is fully dissolved.

    Brush about 2 tablespoons miso glaze on each fish fillet. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Place fish under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until top is slightly charred and glaze has caramelized. Remove fish from oven and brush with remaining glaze. Lower oven to 375 degrees F. Cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes, until fish is flaky but not overcooked.

    If desired, serve with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.

    If you're trying to cut down on sugar, this Sauce Niçoise from Moosewood Simple Suppers is delicious on fish (if the link doesn't work, just search google books for Sauce Niçoise Simple Suppers):

    http://books.google.com/books?id=wsRr9NeYVX4C&lpg=PT454&ots=BYtPZkw42C&dq=Sauce Nicoise simple suppers moosewood&pg=PT454#v=onepage&q=Sauce Nicoise simple suppers moosewood&f=false
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    Rub it with a Mexican seasoning mix and broil. Then break it up into chunks and wrap it up in a tortilla with some cabbage with a squeeze of lime.

    Yes! I was going to suggest tacos!! If you're short on carbs/calories for the day you can use lettuce instead of tortillas, and I like to mix lime juice and a little light sour cream and a teeny bit of green tabasco to make a sort of lime crema sauce. And I tend to saute mine in a bit of olive oil rather than broil. But either way - TACOS!
  • RockWarrior84
    RockWarrior84 Posts: 840 Member
    i use halibut as my white fish

    i make breaded halibut and pan fry it in bit size pieces

    Parmesan halibut (with italian seasoning and some breadcrumbs)

    macadamia nut halibut (similiar to Parmesan but no Parmesan)
  • can't ever go wrong with olive oil, lemon, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • imcam1
    imcam1 Posts: 16 Member
    bump
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    Cumin and chili powder, serve it as fish tacos or just Mexican-inspired fish.
  • robinmmurphy3
    robinmmurphy3 Posts: 65 Member
    Rub it with a Mexican seasoning mix and broil. Then break it up into chunks and wrap it up in a tortilla with some cabbage with a squeeze of lime.

    Yes! I was going to suggest tacos!! If you're short on carbs/calories for the day you can use lettuce instead of tortillas, and I like to mix lime juice and a little light sour cream and a teeny bit of green tabasco to make a sort of lime crema sauce. And I tend to saute mine in a bit of olive oil rather than broil. But either way - TACOS!


    Fish or even SHRIMP tacos are my absolute favorite!! You can use the Mission small, thin corn tortillas and they are only 40 calories apiece. I cook the fish and shrimp in a frying pan with a bit of coconut oil and a generous amount of cumin and garlic until it almost carmelizes. Then add cabbage (or lettuce), tomato, onion, a bit of lowfat sour cream, and cilantro. They are absolutely DELISH!!!
  • Amazing responses guys, thanks all so much. I've printed the whole topic out and will be trying these ideas out soon!
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    I would steam it in the oven - tin foil, lightly greased. Sliced mushrooms as a bed, salt, pepper and herbs. Herbs can be tarragon, or (lemon) thyme, fennel or celery leaves. Put the fish on top, add a splash of lemon juice, white wine and/or white wine vinegar. pull up the sides of the tin foil and roll down to form a bag or package. Make sure it's scrunched all around the edges, so the fish is sealed in. Put in the oven at GM6 (200C, 400F) for about 20 minutes. Serve with veg.

    Pasta - chunks of fish with mushrooms, onions, pasta, sweet chili sauce and half-fat creme fraiche. Not very low on calories, but delicious. You can bulk it out with other veg to lower the cals.

    Have you made a classic parsley sauce to go with? White sauce (roux-based), but add a large handful of fresh parsley when the sauce is ready. Season to taste. The sauce shouldn't be white, but a rich green if made correctly. It's delicious when served with butter or broad beans.
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
    I add cajun spice to my tilapia. I buy a pre-mixed New Orleans spice mix and just sprinkle it on with olive oil. I eat it with rice and veggies.
  • snowbear1005
    snowbear1005 Posts: 79 Member
    My favorite way is marinate the fish (Halibut or Haddock) in a little bit of olive oil then bake, broil, or steam and serve with pineapple salsa and Caribbean rice.

    It's also good with lemon pepper seasoning, Marzetti's Lemon Vinaigrette, White Balsamic, or Italian dressings. These also work well with Flounder, Orange Roughy, Tilipia, or Cod.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Try steaming it in the slow cooker. No, seriously, sounds nuts but everyone should try it once.

    Either wrap in foil or put it in a covered dish and put in the slow cooker, propped up on an upturned bowl or crumpled foil balls. Put a little water in the bottom of the slow cooker pot and cook on low, in mine it takes about 2 hours. SO tender and nice, and great for days when you have time early on but want to be free around dinner time. I add various flavourings - lemon and butter, five-spice, whatever herbs you have.

    Seriously, it's worth a try. You can cook veg in with it in foil parcels and dinner's done 2 hours early.
  • HipsterWhovian
    HipsterWhovian Posts: 195 Member
    Something I tried recently was 'posh' fish fingers. Cut the fillets into fingers, then dip them in beaten egg whites and then into crushed rice krispies (trust me with this!) with herbs/salt/pepper/whatever you like. Bake them at around 200 C for around 10-12 minutes. Really yummy and healthy!
  • mtnspirit
    mtnspirit Posts: 15 Member
    Try brushing a little BBQ sauce on Tilapia, Haddock, or salmon.
    Freshly squeezed lemon juice on any white fish.
    You can also melt a little butter & add crushed whole grain Ritz crackers to saute them in the butter until slighly brown - use as a topping for fish. I like this with lemon juice squeezed on top too.
    Bake fish @ 350 in enough orange juice or cran-raspberry juice to coat the bottom of the baking dish, approx 1/8"-1/4" of juice.
  • knra_grl
    knra_grl Posts: 1,566 Member
    Something I tried recently was 'posh' fish fingers. Cut the fillets into fingers, then dip them in beaten egg whites and then into crushed rice krispies (trust me with this!) with herbs/salt/pepper/whatever you like. Bake them at around 200 C for around 10-12 minutes. Really yummy and healthy!

    I am not a big fish fan but I would try this :) I generally only eat pickerel (walleye) and crappies. Used to be the old shore lunch style with egg wash, cornflake crumbs and seasonings and fried in what else? lard - oh and don't forget the honey dill dipping sauce.

    Now (I will have to go ice fishing to get some fresh stuff) I might try maybe honey mustard sauce and bake or grill it or maybe just bake it with a sprinkle of no salt seasoning, dill and lay a couple lemon slices over it - not very helpful I know my unhealthy recipe is delicious :)
  • justsarah07
    justsarah07 Posts: 18 Member
    This is an amazing dish: Sub whatever fish you have!

    Moqueca – Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe

    Yield: Serves 4.

    Traditional moqueca uses palm oil. If you can find it (I checked three stores here and was not able to locate any) add just a tablespoon to the stew along with the coconut milk.

    Soup

    1 1/2 to 2 lbs of fillets of firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish, or cod, rinsed in cold water, pin bones removed, cut into large portions
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    4 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
    Salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    Olive oil
    1 cup chopped spring onion, or 1 medium yellow onion, chopped or sliced
    1/4 cup green onion greens, chopped
    1/2 yellow and 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, de-stemmed, chopped (or sliced)
    2 cups chopped (or sliced) tomatoes
    1 Tbsp paprika (Hungarian sweet)
    Pinch red pepper flakes
    1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped with some set aside for garnish
    1 14-ounce can coconut milk

    Rice

    1 Tbsp olive oil
    1/2 onion, chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup white rice
    1 3/4 cups boiling water (check your rice package for the appropriate ratio of liquid to rice for the type of rice you are using)
    1 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1 Place fish pieces in a bowl, add the minced garlic and lime juice so that the pieces are well coated. Sprinkle generously all over with salt and pepper. Keep chilled while preparing the rest of the soup.

    2 If you are planning on serving the soup with rice, start on the rice. Bring a couple cups of water to a boil. Heat one Tbsp of olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add the chopped 1/2 onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, until the garlic is fragrant. Add the raw white rice and stir to coat completely with the oil, onions, and garlic. Add the boiling water. (The amount depends on your brand of rice, check the package. If no amounts are given, add 1 3/4 cup of water for every cup of rice.) Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes, after which, remove from heat until ready to serve with the soup.

    3 Back to the soup. In a large covered pan (such as a Dutch oven), coat the bottom with about 2 Tbsp of olive oil and heat on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook a few minutes until softened. Add the bell pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. (At least a teaspoon of salt.) Cook for a few minutes longer, until the bell pepper begins to soften. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and onion greens. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir in the chopped cilantro.

    3 Use a large spoon to remove about half of the vegetables (you'll put them right back in). Spread the remaining vegetables over the bottom of the pan to create a bed for the fish. Arrange the fish pieces on the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then add back the previously removed vegetables, covering the fish. Pour coconut milk over the fish and vegetables.

    4 Bring soup to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. You may need to add more salt (likely), lime or lemon juice, paprika, pepper, or chili flakes to get the soup to the desired seasoning for your taste.

    Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or with crusty bread.


    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moqueca_-_brazilian_fish_stew/
  • imjolly
    imjolly Posts: 176 Member
    Mango tilapia:

    Chopped one mango into small cubes
    Chopped red onion (didn't measure amt)
    Mix mango and onion together (set aside)

    Rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry. Melt butter (I don't use much) in pan, add fish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook through, til flaky and should be browned on both sides.

    Remove from pan and top with mango mixture. I served with garlic/parmesean red potatoes and fresh green beans. Quick, easy and healthy.