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Fish - Any hope in making it less....fishy?

BigLifter10

Never been a fan of any type of fish (unless it is deep-fried and you don't really know what it is you are eating). I force myself to eat salmon once a week. I am open to any and all ideas on how to make fish more appealing. I currently make my salmon the same way: a drizzle of olive oil (only because someone suggested that), lime juice and dried lime no-sodium granulated lime. It's ok. I never look forward to it though. I would love to find some new things that are tried and true - especially from others who don't really care for fish.

If there is already a link for this, feel free to just post that and I'll check it out!
Thanks!

Replies

justfenix

Also try Snapper, Swordfish and Ahi. Wildcaught ocean fish tend to be less flaky and texturally are more meaty. You feel like you are eating something with actual substance. To reduce the "fishy" smell and taste, soak the fish in buttermilk for 30-60 minutes prior to cooking. The acidity in the buttermilk will cut the fishyness. My fav fried fish cheat is to use cornbread mix instead of flour. I just dredge the damo fish through the mix and pat it enough to get a light coating then pan fry with coconut oil. You get a liittle swwet a liitle crunch and a really good chew. Hit with some lime juice and you get high protein decdence. (and now I'm hungry).

davert123

cod is the way to go

The1Zenith

I've always found that chili powder cuts the fishy taste. Try just steamed salmon with chili powder, garlic, soy sauce, and a little lemon juice. It's low in calories too, which is a serious bonus.

I_Will_End_You

Try this, it will make you look forward to your salmon. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/katie-lee/brown-sugar-spiced-salmon.html

MissHolidayGolightly

Definitely try white fish and fresh tuna. You could also try shellfish and crustaceans. If it's fresh or even fresh frozen, it shouldn't have a fishy odor or taste. I love pretty much all seafood but I absolutely hate salmon unless its smoked or raw in sushi.

walleyeten

Soak it in fresh lemon juice for couple hours, bread it and bake it or use this recipe:

Baked Parmesan Fish

Ingredients:

1/4 cup mayonnaise (low Fat or not)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 salmon fillets or a white fish
1 lemon
10 crushed butter flavored crackers (I use Ritz)

Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2 Combine mayo, cheese, and red pepper; set aside. note: I often add a bit

more red pepper after a small taste test.

3 Lay salmon fillets (skin down) on a foil-lined baking pan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet.

4 Spread each fillet evenly with mayo mixture. Cover mayo with cracker crumbs.

5 Bake 8 to 13 minutes (depending on thickness) or until salmon flakes easily

with a fork.

kimny72

Really just agreeing with several things already said - try cod or mahi mahi, and frozen if you aren't sure how "fresh" the fresh fish is. For the salmon, try adding something spicy like salsa as it helps cut that fatty, fishy taste. I find canned salmon and tuna don't taste that fishy to me, but they smell really fishy! And there's always shrimp if you like it, again frozen is better than iffy fresh.

RenaTX

I agree with a lot of what is said. I skimmed through and didn't see this suggestion but I find I hate, hate cooked salmon. I love raw salmon or smoked salmon.

I know for someone who doesn't like fish at all this is probably not a great suggestion but an option that even my husband who doesn't like "fishy" fish either goes for is ceviche. Basically fish that is "cooked" in fresh lime and lemon juice. Tomatoes, onions ( optional ), garlic is added and then the fish is allowed to cook for a few hours in the fridge. Depends on the fish how long. It's a recipe for any sort of FRESH fish. Frozen fish is an option as it can be fresher than non frozen as it usually is frozen the day it's caught.

Once done then top with cilatro and you can mix in some mayo ( or not ) and eat with lime chips, as taco or by itself. It's yummy!

star1407

I'm not a big lover of fish either. I like salmon, tinned and fresh. I like tinned tuna with sweet corn, mayonnaise and pasta. If you make up a lemon sauce so it's nice and creamy, it hides the fishy flavour to fresh fish fillets

timmyttt0418

I like to cook teriyaki salmon on the BBQ. All you have to do is put foil down and cook skin side down, then leave it alone until it is done. Really good tasting fish.

Talan79

Look for a white fish called pollock.
I personally will not touch tilapia. Most tilapia is farm raised in China. Even the ones that are sold at Trader Joes. You can google what they feed them, it's gross.

Nikkei74

Have to agree with the recommendation to try ceviche. It's divine.

_incogNEATo_

Is it crazy to think that if you don't like fish that you shouldn't force yourself to eat it? Eat something besides fish.

If you'd like a recipe though, I just drizzle some hot sauce and squeeze fresh lemon over some tilapia fillets, bake them for 10-15 minutes (depending on how many) and throw a slice of pepperjack cheese on top of the fillet when it comes out.

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JT__99

I am not a big fish fan either but when I do eat it I usually select Talapia. I put some creole seasoning on it and cook it on the grill, once done I add some lemon juice and it doesn't have the fishy taste.

vjessup

Wild caught salmon is WAY less fishy than farm raised salmon. I've also found Pacific salmon to be less fishy then Atlantic salmon. I would never eat salmon until I tasted wild caught, now I really love it prepared anyway. My favorite is grilled with some blackening seasoning.

hope516

Get yourself a great ceviche recipe

aeviescas

My favorite way of preparing salmon (and my family loves it too!) is a simple soy sauce+garlic marinade for 10-20 minutes. Lower calories than teriyaki sauce!

If you like fried fish, try rolling cod in eggs and italian bread crumbs and then baking it. Not as greasy, but still tasty.

kmsoucy457

Oh my Cod! That's my favorite. Wild-caught frozen has been the least-fishy and most cost-effective for me. My new favorite cod recipe: ohheylookatthattheydeletedthepagerawr... Just look in my recipes, it's there.
Directions: add all but the fish, cilantro and snow peas into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover & simmer about 30-35 minutes, until rice is al dente. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped snow peas (sometimes i add shredded carrots). Lay fish on top of rice, top with cilantro, cover and steam about 8 minutes until fish is opaque.

Mahi mahi + the mayo trick someone else mentioned = heaven. I like to herb my mayo if I indulge in this.
Teriyaki salmon. Soy Vay makes a "VeriVeri Teriyaki" that is to die for.
Steelhead trout, if available in your area, is a great alternative to salmon; similar taste, a little less fishy.

crappieg

Cod is awesome and high in protein. Costco Cod thawed then stick in oven @ 400 for about 15 minutes. Season with Paprika. Very tasty, fresh and healthy without the fishy taste.

jgnatca

We have the same problem in our household, and I agree with the suggestions above. One thing I've learned that hasn't been mentioned yet is that fish is a tender meat that does not take so long to cook as beef or pork. Keep an eye on it and take it out of the oven as soon as it is cooked. If it flakes easily, it's done! It's a lot more pleasant to eat if it isn't tough or dry.

ReynaDay01

If you want to eat salmon try it without the skin. I have no idea how anyone eats that stuff with it. Pepper and lemon juice ir really good on it too. Salmon patties are another great option.

Tuna salad with light mayo, non fat cream cheese, and plenty of pickles is another really good one for me.

We don't eat a lot of white fish, but if can go fishing for bluegill somewhere those are delicious when lightly battered and fried as an occasional treat.

runner475

Do you like taste of garlic?

If yes, next time sprinkle some garlic salt/powder on the fish with the other spices you/ others mentioned. That will reduce the fishy smell. Also finely chop coriander over the cooked fish in the end.

I love playing around with spices.

If you wanna try Indian style cooking fish below are the spices to rub on to the fish
1) Turmeric
2) Garlic Paste if you are shallow frying or Garlic Powder/Salt if you are baking or Grilling
3) Red Pepper Powder if you are shallow frying or Red Pepper Flakes if you are baking or Grilling
4) Hint of Lime

** For those who want to go one extra step **
5) a bit of tamarind - very very little bit
I would also add Chopped Coriander.

Linvala

Swai has a less fishy taste and adding nutmeg to fish can make it taste less fishy. Just don't add too much or the nutmeg will overpower it

AgentOrangeJuice

stick to white fishes, they tend to take the flavor of whatever you put on them a bitter than salmon

smantha32

I've only found it to not be fishy when it's super fresh. Unfortunately if you live inland or don't catch it yourself you're probably not going to be in luck.

the_arghbowl

i absolutely hate fish... but when i'm cutting it's an integral part of my diet due to the high protein content.

my favorites:
- tilapia cooked on the stove with some flavor god lemon pepper rub & lemon wedges (i try to just lemon the hell out of it so i forget i'm having fish)
- grilled tilapia with a bbq rub
- salmon on the grill... rub some brown sugar & fresh cracked black pepper on it & enjoy. hands down the best fish recipe i've had.

sup3rb3ast

This is a healthier alternative to deep fried fish, it works for my picky fish eater at home:

Lightly dredge white fish (cod, haddock, halibut) in a mixture of flour and seasonings. Pan fry in a small amount of olive oil until crispy on all sides. Squeeze some lemon over the finished product. It is not as delicious as battered fish but it has a similar taste and texture without all the extra calories from batter and deep frying.

You can also make a quick homemade batter and very lightly batter your fish and pan fry it. It will taste a lot like the deep fried stuff you get at pubs while giving you control of how much batter you use.

If you don't like fish, its not a total necessity to have in your diet. Look for other sources of the nutrients you are looking for in fish.

Leighkai76

Another vote for frozen. It's always fresh that way. I thaw it in the fridge overnight and cook it next day.

debrakgoogins

My husband is a lobsterman and it's really true...the fresher the better and the whiter the meat, the milder the taste. I guess the real question is, why are you forcing yourself to eat fish if you don't like it? There are fish oil supplements that will give you the beneficial oils you need without wasting calories on food you don't enjoy eating. Buy good supplements and eat a protein you like better.