Anyone every had a recipe go wrong?

fancyqltrmom
fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
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I have never liked salmon but I know it is healthy so I tried a new recipe. It smelled delicious baking in the oven ... but oh my it tasted awful! My dog wouldn't even eat it... shudder.. I did manage to swallow it though and was definitely NOT hungry till dinner.. that gross salmon is still repeating on me!!Linda

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  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    This was wild caught from Alaska..I bet your cat would have loved it!! Thanks for the heads up..I still have a piece in the freezer.. I will return it tomorrow. I bought it in Publix, I live in Florida..Linda
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Did you overcook it? If it's seasoned and cooked appropriately it usually doesn't taste that bad! Can you salvage it to make salmon cakes?
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    My vote is cooked too long. Fish is cooked delicately just until it flakes easily.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I have messed up tofu pretty bad. Got the wrong density and then cooked the life out of it. I was lucky hubby gave it another chance.

    I've found a tofu recipe pretty foolproof. I use extra firm, press it, cube it, marinate it, then bake it. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Yeah I'd say you overcook it too...

    But to answer your question, yeah, all the time, lol!
  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    It was my first time cooking it so maybe I did cook it too long. Thank you all for the feedback. I still won't ever eat it again though. What finally got the taste out of my mouth was peanut butter... LOL.. Yes I counted the calories.. Linda
  • Bolibadale
    Bolibadale Posts: 16 Member
    If it had a Bad Taste then it is just bad overcooking will dry it out but not alter the taste. Did you use any spice or seasoning? Maybe try buying another piece and cook it skin side down with Mustard on the top side. If you like Mustard???
  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    I marinated it in lemon juice, olive oil , garlic, basil and parsley.. the I baked it just till it flaked.. It was juicy but gross... LOL. Mustard might have worked as it would definitely had hid the flavor.. What I did to get it down was smother it in mild salsa..
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    I find some way to screw up every new recipe I try! So don't feel badly, it happens !
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    This is the BEST salmon recipe. You don't need to grill it, but the marinade is fantastic. You can broil it instead for about 4-5 mins on each side, depending on thickness.
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  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    The Title of this thread is:
    Anyone every had a recipe go wrong?


    I don't exactly follow recipes but still, you set out with a plan in your head. Sometimes you want to repeat it exactly as is. Sometimes you're anxious to make "adjustments." Sometimes ... never again!!

    That's what cooking is. Some make the menu, some don't.

    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    OldHobo wrote: »
    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.

    Lol! That's an entire canister the way I buy it!
  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    Oh my goodness!!! That must have been really hot OldHobo!! did the people eat it? Linda
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    I've had plenty of recipes go wrong...am a baker, lol. I'll toss out whole recipes if they don't live up to my standards.

    As for your salmon, I would try brining it. Should remove the "fishy" taste. bbq or smoke it or bake it...if its still "bad" then you may have a bad piece of fish. Also, if you bought the fish "fresh" it has been previously frozen...and refreezing it will make a fish go nasty in a nanosecond.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    recipe gone wrong?!? Wheat berry chili- - -I think it was used to hang wallpaper when I was done. Salmon, pan sear in butter or EVOO, when it flakes it is ready. Had some today with shallots. . . .yum.
  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    this was fresh..not frozen ... they say.. I think it was old and I am going to return the rest tomorrow. Thank you for the shoulder to cry on.. HUGS Linda
  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.

    Lol! That's an entire canister the way I buy it!
    She was a pistol.
    • Flapper and semi-pro basketball player in the 20's.
    • War wife working for the railroads in the 40's.
    • Policewoman in the 50's
    Never learned to cook though.

  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    OldHobo wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.

    Lol! That's an entire canister the way I buy it!
    She was a pistol.
    • Flapper and semi-pro basketball player in the 20's.
    • War wife working for the railroads in the 40's.
    • Policewoman in the 50's
    Never learned to cook though.

    Did the guests eat it or did she catch the goof before it was tasted??
  • OldHobo
    OldHobo Posts: 647 Member
    fancyqltrmom wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.

    Lol! That's an entire canister the way I buy it!
    She was a pistol.
    • Flapper and semi-pro basketball player in the 20's.
    • War wife working for the railroads in the 40's.
    • Policewoman in the 50's
    Never learned to cook though.

    Did the guests eat it or did she catch the goof before it was tasted??
    First of all, nobody ate more than a bite. It was served around a swimming pool. There was a lot of awkward looking around to gauge other reactions.

    Then somebody collected plates and somebody else brought watermelon.
  • fancyqltrmom
    fancyqltrmom Posts: 19 Member
    OldHobo wrote: »
    fancyqltrmom wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    Queenmunchy wrote: »
    OldHobo wrote: »
    I never blew it this bad, though, My Mom was making spaghetti for several dozen people, a much larger batch than she was used to. Instead of adding half a teaspoon of cayenne, she added half a cup.

    Lol! That's an entire canister the way I buy it!
    She was a pistol.
    • Flapper and semi-pro basketball player in the 20's.
    • War wife working for the railroads in the 40's.
    • Policewoman in the 50's
    Never learned to cook though.

    Did the guests eat it or did she catch the goof before it was tasted??
    First of all, nobody ate more than a bite. It was served around a swimming pool. There was a lot of awkward looking around to gauge other reactions.

    Then somebody collected plates and somebody else brought watermelon.

    Oh my goodness.... LOL... I can just imagine how they must have been wondering is it just me ... or is this too hot?? LOL.. Your Mom sounds like a real corker and a wonderful person...
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    fancyqltrmom wrote: »
    this was fresh..not frozen ... they say.. I think it was old and I am going to return the rest tomorrow. Thank you for the shoulder to cry on.. HUGS Linda

    Ok "fresh caught wild salmon from Alaska" and shipped all the way to Florida is DEFINITELY frozen! lol Most of the fisheries are flash-frozen right there on the fishing boat, btw. But even if it wasn't & just packed in ice in the boats hull, it still would be frozen before being sent to any store for consumer purchase. So with that in mind, I bet you just got an old piece. If you do purchase fish that is already thawed, make sure you cook it the same day that it is put out for sale.

    We brine all our fish unless I get it right off the dock. Also found that some stores have "fishey tasting fish" because of lower quality. Just a tip.... :)

  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Op - I know this thread is a few days old but thought of you right away

    A lady that comes in my job owns a restaurant that features seafood . she has been the owner and chef for 17yrs . today she said , "I really messed up a huge batch of salmon today and had to discard it. " I replied by saying, how did you do that , aren't you a pro ?!
    She said," it's one of those dishes even the best chef can mess up fast because it has to be cooked just so . so its bound to happen to everyone at least once !"
    I smiled and thought about you ! We all have those meals that come out really wrong :)
  • jessica22222
    jessica22222 Posts: 374 Member
    I accidentally added too much salt to a pasta dish and my husband thought I was trying to kill him...
  • chloeelizabethm
    chloeelizabethm Posts: 184 Member
    I made a dry curry from a recipe book, and it said 1L of water and then to put it in the oven for a couple of hours. I was suspicious but followed it anyway. I basically ended up with meat broth. It wasn't good.
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    OP-you had a bad piece of fish. The recipe is pretty basic, although I would notrecommend an acid marinade with salmon. . Overcooking doesn't help, but it doesn't make a piece of fish gaggingly bad.
  • sabrinacrandall
    sabrinacrandall Posts: 74 Member
    Yes!! I tried to make protein pancakes. They came out so soupy and gross. I ended up throwing the batter again and using batter out of a box for my breakfast. -_- Have thankfully made them successfully since, but it was a terrible experience for someone who's super new to cooking.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I think both salmon and tuna are better as sushi or medium rare. To me it gets more fishy tasting the longer it cooks. Acidic things like citrus juice will start to cook the fish before you put it in the oven , grill or pan. So my guess it was overcooked too.

    Everyone makes mistakes in the kitchen. This topic reminded me of this poem I found in an old church cookbook. Enjoy!

    Substitutions (from a long ago forgotten local cookbook)

    I didn't have potatoes, so I substituted rice.
    I didn't have paprika, so I used another spice.
    I didn't have tomato sauce, I used tomato paste.
    A whole can, not a half a can--I do not like to waste.
    A friend gave me the recipe, she said you couldn't beat it!
    There must be something wrong with her--I couldn't even eat it.
  • aledba
    aledba Posts: 564 Member
    fancyqltrmom wrote: »
    I marinated it in lemon juice, olive oil , garlic, basil and parsley.. the I baked it just till it flaked.. It was juicy but gross... LOL. Mustard might have worked as it would definitely had hid the flavor.. What I did to get it down was smother it in mild salsa..


    Never marinate in citrus juice unless you're looking to make a ceviche.
    That's why it tasted icky. The proteins get denatured and putting it in the oven made it worse.
  • jessica22222
    jessica22222 Posts: 374 Member
    I Like to make a glaze of garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar and slather it on the salmon yuuuummmmy!

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