I bought frozen flounder fillets at a grocery store to cook for dinner at home. I usually defrost them about one day in advance and then I pan fry them in a bit of vegetable oil. However, my fillets are ALWAYS breaking apart on me during cooking. I can't even flip the fillets over without them crumbling into bits.
Perhaps there is too much water left in the fillets after defrosting them? If so, what is an effective way to dry these fillets so that they will cook thoroughly without breaking apart? If that's not the problem, can you suggest a good cut of (frozen) fish to use for pan-frying?
Thanks for your help.
2006-09-20 04:31:05 · 9 answers · asked by da_maestro 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
talapia...or catfish will not crumble on you, flounder is very soft, try breading it first with cornmeal mixed with cajun seasoning...it will help bind the meat and keep it from falling apart
2006-09-20 04:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by nicole 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How To Pan Fry Flounder
2016-11-07 10:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I bought Gorton's Fish fillets and they come frozen. I fry them up in a pan with a little oil. Be sure to put a lid on for the first 10-15 minutes to let them steam.
2016-03-26 23:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by Simonne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flounder is extremely delicate, once u put it in the pan, don't touch it until you are ready to flip it. Get fresh tilapia, you can freeze it too if you must, it's much better and doesn't fall apart so easily.
2006-09-20 04:36:33 · answer #4 · answered by Cleareyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT PUT OIL N THE OVEN< lol I am baadd at cooking and tried to bake chicken, I ended up calling 911 and the fire dept came over, last time my boyfriend ever leaves me alone for a weekend!
2006-09-20 04:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by ♥RN♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Befroe cooking the fish lay them on a towel and place another towel on top to soak up the moisture in them.
2006-09-20 04:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by 3DDD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting them in the oven.....breakage is less.if u want a fish to fry try baracuda or reds.also try to defrost the fish by just leaving it out for the day until its ready to fry
2006-09-20 05:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like tilipia for frozen fish when i can't get fresh fish. Otherwise i like cod and redfish
2006-09-20 07:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry them with paper towel is your oil hot when added....not to much oil....dont cook to long on each side it dont take long to fry flounder...fry skin side down first...
2006-09-20 04:39:24 · answer #9 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋