I live inland so I cannot get fresh.
2007-09-17 09:58:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Don't say Tilapia...I saw Dirty Jobs...and I'll never eat Tilapia again!
2007-09-17 10:24:11 · update #1
Fish Facts
Okay, you have determined you should eat more fish. That is one big step taken - but where do you go from there? And what if you are not a "fish person"? How do you select a good piece of fish in the market, or how do you prepare it so it's not only tasty, but also fun to eat? To help you along this "fish journey", here are some tips to take the worry out of buying, preparing and eating fish.
Whole Fish
Look for one with red or pink gills and bright, clear eyes that are slightly protruding. Gray, sagging gills and sunken, pink and cloudy eyes are signs that the fish is anything but fresh.
Fillets or Steaks
Check their aroma before you buy. They should not smell "fishy". Fish should smell like the ocean or a clean pond if it is from fresh water. This goes for whole fish as well.
Fresh or Frozen
The choice is yours. But be aware that breaded and seasoned frozen fish has much more fat, calories and sodium than non-breaded and unseasoned frozen or fresh fish.
Preparing Fish
Baking rule-of-thumb: Measure fish at the thickest part and bake ten minutes at 375-degrees for every inch of thickness.
To bake fish, lay it on a bed of thinly sliced or chopped vegetables such as onions, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes or parsley. Top the fish with any seasonings that appeal to you. The fish will not stick to your baking dish and it will taste delicious.
Baking fish in milk (pour a small amount in the bottom of the baking dish) helps to remove some of the fishy taste.
Eliminating Fish Odor
Clean cutting boards and utensils with soap and hot water. You can also rub them with sliced lemon.
To remove fish smell from your hands, pour some vinegar on your hands, rub them together and rinse well. Rubbing your hands with a lemon wedge or salt and water also works well.
While your fish is cooking, simmer two tablespoons of vinegar in two cups of water, or try simmering cinnamon, cloves and orange slices.
hope this helps.
2007-09-17 10:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Diamond Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tuna steaks cooked medium rare do not taste fishy. I don't salmon is very fish either, but some people disagree. Swordfish and mahi mahi are also not fishy. Even if you're inland, you can still get decent fish at the counter. Find one of those pretentious high-end grocery stores (Heinen's, Wegman's, Whole Food, etc.) and you should be able to get a decent selection.
2007-09-17 10:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by amancalledj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently tried Monkfish, it was delicious!! Tasted like Lobster, did not smell or taste fishy... I've only seen it behind the counter where they sell fresh fish in the grocery store, you just put lemon and butter and bake at 350 for 1/2 hour (it's really thick)
2007-09-17 11:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by italy9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was young, my mother used to buy frozen cod (we lived WAY inland). It had been flash frozen, and was very good. I don't know if it's still available, since I now live on the left coast. I can get very fresh nearly year round.
You might try going to a butcher and see if he can order fresh for you. One of the Christmas traditions we had as a child was to have oyster stew on Christmas eve. My mother ordered fresh east coast oysters from a butcher, and they were always very good.
2007-09-17 10:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate fish, but recently tried tilapia and loved it! It doesn't have a fishy taste at all. I'd highly recommend it even frozen.
2007-09-17 10:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by hitwoman001 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't get fresh fish either :(
the only way to hide the fishy smell is to use lemon and ginger- fry/grill a piece of fish (season with salt and pepper) then squeeze some lemon juice on top and grate a knob of ginger
2007-09-17 10:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by Merriam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite way to cook fish is salmon on my cedar plank in the oven. Just a few lemons, pepper, a little cayenne, and salt. Of course fresh salmon is very easy to come by in Seattle and fresh fish is a must!!
2016-05-17 06:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by shawna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mahi mahi is the least fishy tasting fish i've eaten. mahi mahi is a very light white meat fish with a great flavor...no fishyness! it's a little on the pricey side, but that's because it's a high quality fish without the fishy flavor! i am very picky with my fish too, i can't stand "fishy" tasting fish.
2007-09-17 10:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably Mahi Mahi. Tastes like chicken.
2007-09-17 10:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by bellesnail 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fish that has been frozen quickly after being caught
2007-09-17 10:05:22 · answer #10 · answered by Doodles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋