2006-08-23 23:51:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
So they don't taste so fishy. The same reason why lemon-scented bathroom fresheners are the best - it masks nearly any nasty odor.
2006-08-23 23:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some fish taste well...fishy....the lemon helps cut back the fish oils and improves the taste.
Lemon juice on its own will "cook" a fish...so some people add that as a way to ensure that the fish is fresh without being overcooked. Lightly cook the fish and add lemon so it continues to cook while it's being served...
2006-08-23 23:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The original purpose for serving lemon w/ fish was to remove the odor from your hands.Evidently somewhere along the way it was percieved as part of the dish.
2006-08-23 23:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is a scientific reason, I use it because it tastes so good.
But, I have read that you can actually "cook" fish, by soaking raw fish in lemon juice, I guess an acid reaction......
2006-08-23 23:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by maggie rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lemon juice reduces the "fishy" taste and enhances the flavor.
2006-08-23 23:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the taste, lemon complements fish.
2006-08-23 23:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Courage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better with a fresh lemon - cut in half and squeeze the juices over.. makes the fish taste yummy!
2006-08-23 23:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sour taste of lemon neutralize the fishy smell and flavor of fish.
2006-08-24 00:00:36 · answer #8 · answered by aqruipnos888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the lemon offsets the fish and gives it really great flavoring
2006-08-23 23:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by corry692001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It brings out the flavor of the fish and it adds very few extra calories.
2006-08-23 23:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋