Fish - advice on quick cooking tips?

Not pan frying, but you can "poach" vacuum packed frozen fish right in the pouch. Simmer at a very, very low temperature. If it's an oily fish like salmon, you are essentially oil poaching. Very quick, nothing to clean and delicious.

Pan fry fish in general works with one that does not flake easy, much better option would be to grill

chrysalis2015 wrote: »

Good morning So I love fish/seafood in general. However, I'm not very good at cooking regular fish - scallops, shrimp...salmon in the oven are fine. Generally I use those frozen patties, but I'm pretty sure they're not the healthiest thing out there when it comes to preservatives.

So do any of you have any advice/techniques for pan frying fish? I just want a simple fish that will go well with my lunch salads. Also I live in western NY so fresh fish/seafood tends to be fairly expensive, so I need to stick to the "cheaper" fish (tilapia, for example) Thanks for any advice

Eat less fish if it's not in your budget. Bottom feeders like tilapia and sole are not healthy for you. Sure they might be high in protein and low in fat but they also carry a *kitten* ton of toxins. It's better to eat quality fish once or twice a week than to eat unhealthy alternatives daily.

Fish is very simple to pan fry.
Heat your pan to a medium heat. Add oil and wait til you oil is hot. Add fish to pan (make sure you dried both sides of the fish with a paper towel or it will stick). Cook the fish on the first side 60-70% through. You'll see the flesh turn opaque. (Do not touch the fish with a spatula until the 60-70% is done, you will tear the fillet and it will stick to your pan)

Flip the fish and cook for a minute or so and it should be done. Depending on the thickness, it shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes.

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

chrysalis2015 wrote: »

Good morning So I love fish/seafood in general. However, I'm not very good at cooking regular fish - scallops, shrimp...salmon in the oven are fine. Generally I use those frozen patties, but I'm pretty sure they're not the healthiest thing out there when it comes to preservatives.

So do any of you have any advice/techniques for pan frying fish? I just want a simple fish that will go well with my lunch salads. Also I live in western NY so fresh fish/seafood tends to be fairly expensive, so I need to stick to the "cheaper" fish (tilapia, for example) Thanks for any advice

Eat less fish if it's not in your budget. Bottom feeders like tilapia and sole are not healthy for you. Sure they might be high in protein and low in fat but they also carry a *kitten* ton of toxins. It's better to eat quality fish once or twice a week than to eat unhealthy alternatives daily.

lol ok which fish do you suggest

tomatoey wrote: »

lol ok which fish do you suggest

The west coast definitely has an advantage over the easy on fish. I'm not too sure what is most popular in the east coast but I like salmon, halibut, tuna, trout just to name a few of the common ones.

One thing New York as an advantage of is the plentifulness of oysters and mussels. Mussels have 18 g of protein per cup.

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I buy the frozen fillets. They are cheap, and quick to cook.

I take them straight from the freezer, add a little oil to a pan, and cook on med-low, covered, for 3-4 min on each side.

I season with salt, pepper and garlic then a squeeze of lemon after cooking.

They cook in the same amount of time as a bag of microwave steam veggies. Dinner in less than 10 minutes.

chrysalis2015 wrote: »

Good morning So I love fish/seafood in general. However, I'm not very good at cooking regular fish - scallops, shrimp...salmon in the oven are fine. Generally I use those frozen patties, but I'm pretty sure they're not the healthiest thing out there when it comes to preservatives.

So do any of you have any advice/techniques for pan frying fish? I just want a simple fish that will go well with my lunch salads. Also I live in western NY so fresh fish/seafood tends to be fairly expensive, so I need to stick to the "cheaper" fish (tilapia, for example) Thanks for any advice

You should be able to get salmon fillets, flounder, swai, and other affordable pieces frozen at the local grocery stores. Any of these are easy to fry up quickly, just a few minutes on each side over medium heat. Season with a little salt, smoked paprika and garlic salt. Or some Old Bay fish seasoning. Or whatever your choice may be, it can be fun to experiment. I like using dill, myself.

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Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »

if they're thin, like a sole fillet, fry in a little butter and liberally season with salt and pepper. Serve on a salad, or in a wrap.

Sole is a disgusting bottom feeder. It's healthier to eat the insole of your gym shoes. Just because it has protein and low fat doesn't mean it's good for you!

Granulated Sugar is fat free. Why don't you go eat a bowl of sugar?!

Please do research before putting *kitten* into your body.

Now see here sir, we at the State Bar do not approve of your usage of the words "disgusting bottom feeder". We may be bottom feeders, yes, but many of us are reasonably groomed, use knives and forks and even have passable table manners. Not all of us bottom feeders are disgusting.

Respectfully submitted,
oC, Esquire.

oyChihuahua wrote: »

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »

if they're thin, like a sole fillet, fry in a little butter and liberally season with salt and pepper. Serve on a salad, or in a wrap.

Sole is a disgusting bottom feeder. It's healthier to eat the insole of your gym shoes. Just because it has protein and low fat doesn't mean it's good for you!

Granulated Sugar is fat free. Why don't you go eat a bowl of sugar?!

Please do research before putting *kitten* into your body.

Now see here sir, we at the State Bar do not approve of your usage of the words "disgusting bottom feeder". We may be bottom feeders, yes, but many of us are reasonably groomed, use knives and forks and even have passable table manners. Not all of us bottom feeders are disgusting.

Respectfully submitted,
oC, Esquire.

oyChihuahua wrote: »

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »

if they're thin, like a sole fillet, fry in a little butter and liberally season with salt and pepper. Serve on a salad, or in a wrap.

Sole is a disgusting bottom feeder. It's healthier to eat the insole of your gym shoes. Just because it has protein and low fat doesn't mean it's good for you!

Granulated Sugar is fat free. Why don't you go eat a bowl of sugar?!

Please do research before putting *kitten* into your body.

Now see here sir, we at the State Bar do not approve of your usage of the words "disgusting bottom feeder". We may be bottom feeders, yes, but many of us are reasonably groomed, use knives and forks and even have passable table manners. Not all of us bottom feeders are disgusting.

Respectfully submitted,
oC, Esquire.

LOL. Funniest thing I read all day heh heh

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

mccindy72 wrote: »

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »

if they're thin, like a sole fillet, fry in a little butter and liberally season with salt and pepper. Serve on a salad, or in a wrap.

Sole is a disgusting bottom feeder. It's healthier to eat the insole of your gym shoes. Just because it has protein and low fat doesn't mean it's good for you!

Granulated Sugar is fat free. Why don't you go eat a bowl of sugar?!

Please do research before putting *kitten* into your body.

There's nothing wrong with sole, or sugar either, for that matter. Take a deep breath, stop cussing (which is rude and against the rules), and don't criticize other people's food choices.

I apologize. I'm a classically trained chef and I am very passionate about food. I just hate seeing people mislead into making unhealthy choices by clever marketing tactics.

Catfish, swai and tilapia are great to have as a meal every now and then (no more than a dozen times a year) but they are not healthy for you. They carry tons of toxins. You'd be very surprised to know how lenient the regulations are on farm raised.

I've done my research and am truly educated on these matters. If you have any questions in regards to cooking, feel free to ask.

Fun fact: did you know a banana is actually an herb and not a fruit? Haha

Another one? And no, there are no 'unhealthy' choices about food as long as you aren't eating that particular food for every meal.
Let's not get lost in the semantics of labeling fruit vs vegetables, etc. The OP is just asking about cooking fish.

I dip the filet in egg, and coat with Italian seasoned bread crumbs and bake in oven for 20 minutes at 400.

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

mccindy72 wrote: »

Reesesayspeaces wrote: »

TheopolisAmbroiseIII wrote: »

if they're thin, like a sole fillet, fry in a little butter and liberally season with salt and pepper. Serve on a salad, or in a wrap.

Sole is a disgusting bottom feeder. It's healthier to eat the insole of your gym shoes. Just because it has protein and low fat doesn't mean it's good for you!

Granulated Sugar is fat free. Why don't you go eat a bowl of sugar?!

Please do research before putting *kitten* into your body.

There's nothing wrong with sole, or sugar either, for that matter. Take a deep breath, stop cussing (which is rude and against the rules), and don't criticize other people's food choices.

I apologize. I'm a classically trained chef and I am very passionate about food. I just hate seeing people mislead into making unhealthy choices by clever marketing tactics.

Catfish, swai and tilapia are great to have as a meal every now and then (no more than a dozen times a year) but they are not healthy for you. They carry tons of toxins. You'd be very surprised to know how lenient the regulations are on farm raised.

I've done my research and am truly educated on these matters. If you have any questions in regards to cooking, feel free to ask.

Fun fact: did you know a banana is actually an herb and not a fruit? Haha

I'm kind of a big deal. -Classically trained chef and reddit moderator.

I just put a bit of olive oil in the pan and sear each side for about 2-3 min, depending on the thickness of the fish.

Flash frozen is sometimes the better option then "fresh." Unless you live close to where the fish was caught, chances are that what is behind the fish counter marketed as "fresh" was actually previously frozen then thawed for display purposes and then sitting out for who knows how long. I recommend flash frozen salmon. Let fish fillet thaw overnight in fridge. Season according to preferences (for me a small amount of salt, pepper and garlic powder). Heat a teaspoon of olive oil (or oil of choice) on medium high in a pan. When oil is hot, add the fillet skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Then flip the fillet and cook 2-3 minutes. Then remove from heat. Serve with lemon. This is the easiest way to make and still make it taste delicious. Hope that is helpful.

Yup! super simple to cook fish through pan searing--mix up the flavors with the herbs and spices. Dill is a fabulous one to use with lemon or lime. Also, you can wrap it in foil and bake it with olives and onions, etc. too.