Thursday, January 29, 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

fish soup recipe

Baking is one of the most popular ways to cook fish but the problem a lot of people have is their fish drying out. If you leave the fish in the oven for as little as 2 minutes too long, this might dry it out. Dried out fish is actually when the fish oil is removed by allowing too much baking time. You have to be quite vigilant and check it often. Remember too that fish continues to cook once you have removed it from the oven.

Buying and Cooking your own fish at home can be fun and rewarding. Here are some easy and quick tips for you to keep in mind as you get going...

* For moister broiled fish, first steam or poach the fish until close to being done and then brown it under the broiler.

* Make sure that the butter is extra hot but not yet burning.

* Some varieties of fish contain more fat, such as salmon or tuna, which can be cooked until opaque on the outside while remaining somewhat translucent on the inside.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

shrimp scampi recipes

Frying your fish is also a popular way to cook your fish for dinner. The good thing about frying your fish is that you can pick many different kinds of seasonings to put on your fish to fry it. When you begin frying your fish, you should cook it evenly on both sides of the fillet. The one thing that you should understand is each side of the fish will not take the same time amount of time to cook. The first side will usually take longer because it is also cooking the inside as well as the outside.

Remember these easy tips with buying and cooking fish:

* For moister broiled fish, first steam or poach the fish until close to being done and then brown it under the broiler.

* Fish sticks to the grill very easily, so proper lubrication is essential.

* It is better to undercook the fish a bit than overcooking it.

* Shrimp, Scallops, and chunks of firm fleshed fish work well on skewers.

* If you're using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Monday, January 19, 2009

seafood chowder recipe

If you are using fillets or small, whole fish, grilling is another cooking method. If your fish are whole, make slashes through the skin on each side of the fish and brush it with olive oil or butter. Turn the fish over halfway through cooking and baste it. You can also wrap the fish in foil with herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil before placing it on the grill.

Here is a list of quick tips:

* To steam fish, put it in a steamer over boiling water and make sure you use a tight fitting lid.

* Perfectly cooked fish should flake easily and be opaque with just the faintest amount of translucency in the middle.

* Make sure that the fish is well coated in batter.

* You can always cook it some more if it is undercooked, but you can't uncook it if it is overcooked.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

salmon fillet recipe

Fish is almost translucent when raw and looses its translucence and becomes opaque the instant that it is done. This is the exact moment to serve, as fish becomes rubbery very easily when over-cooked. Serve fish on a warm plate.

You can serve fish with olive oil and also with freshly squeezed lemon or with a sauce.

A freshly caught fish can be cooked in a thousand and one ways. Any fisherman worth his salt has his own unique way of cooking a freshly caught trout, salmon or whatever fish he caught. So fisherman all across the country has been handed down methods of cooking fish. Here are some tips to get the best out of your fish.

* It is best to grill, broil, steam or poach oily fish so that their natural fats can drain while they are cooked.

* You may want to try other herbs and spices with the batter for a more delicious fish.

* It is better to undercook the fish a bit than overcooking it.

* To thaw frozen fish or seafood, thaw slowly in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Friday, January 16, 2009

seafood lasagna recipe

Grilling is a delicious and easy way to quickly cook fish without adding more than a tiny bit of extra fat. Give it a try and you will continue to get better and better and make amazing meals.

Buying and Cooking your own fish at home can be fun and rewarding. Here are some easy and quick tips for you to keep in mind as you get going...

* If the fish flakes too easily, it may be overcooked.

* Make sure your grill is clean and oiled.

* If the fish has been properly cooked, the meat will appear opaque but will still be moist.

* When cleaning fish, avoid rough treatment because wounds in the flesh can allow the spread of bacteria.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

indian fish recipe

Fish, whole or in fillets or steaks, can be wrapped up in foil, greaseproof or cellophane with various flavorings such as butter, lemon juice, wine, onion, garlic, herbs, and poached, steamed, baked or deep-fried. All the essential flavors and juices are retained making it one of the best ways to cook fish.

Grilling season is here. You've got your grill full of gas, you've stocked up on hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks, and you're ready to go. Fish also makes a healthy meal, and grills up quite easily. Seafood does present some grilling challenges, however, here are some tips should help you on your way to grilling great seafood.

* In thawing frozen fish, slowly thaw in the fridge for 24 hours or let the wrapped fish be run under cold water not at room temperature.

* If you use very fresh fish, your recipe has more chance of being a great success.

* When Grilling Fish, it should be grilled with high, indirect heat.