Best way to cook fish? - Page 2

DanaC · 03-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

First time out there is a much greater chance of a muff.

Really? Is that how it works over there? :P

busterb · 03-25-2009, 09:52 PM

Soak fish in buttermilk.
Heat lard in deep cast iron skillet.
Toss fish in corn meal.
Fry

Apollo · 03-25-2009, 11:34 PM

Hahaha you guys are awesome! Thanks for all your input! I'm going to take Undertoad's advice and try out some test recipes before the big day.

And it's true, "master chef" is guy code. Don't tell anyone...

wolf · 03-26-2009, 01:14 AM

Poach in 7-Up.

No, really.

Apollo · 03-26-2009, 02:53 AM

Adding that one to the list.

Beestie · 03-26-2009, 03:06 AM

I saw this episode of Good Eats and have it on the list to try out.

Smoked salmon

Aliantha · 03-26-2009, 08:29 PM

The most important thing with fish is to make sure your product is fresh, and never never ever overcook it. In fact, if you're using salmon or tuna steaks, rare is best, but make sure they're room temp before you put them on the grill or you'll end up with hot outside and cold inside.

Besides that, the best thing is to think of the flavours you like (and/or think she might like) and use them when you grill the fish. You can never go wrong with a nice garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine over white flesh fish. Try lemon and corriander (cilantro) with salmon or a marinade of soy sauce and mayo for tuna steaks.

Those are my favs for fish, but the possibilities really are endless.

TheMercenary · 03-27-2009, 10:58 AM

The best way to cook it is with the skin on.

barefoot serpent · 04-02-2009, 04:52 PM

wrapped in banana leaves

you should be able to score some leaves in Portland

(maybe some buds, too...)

Skunks · 04-02-2009, 05:00 PM

Double-check that she's not vegan or vegetarian. Fish is kind of a risky option in Ptown, at least with the kids I know there.

Queen of the Ryche · 04-03-2009, 03:29 PM

http://www.surrealgourmet.com/html/recipes/salmon.html

kerosene · 04-03-2009, 04:40 PM

If it is a good sturdy type fillet, try cutting it up into little chunks and pan frying it in some butter and garlic. Then, take some fresh corn tortillas and heat them in some oil (olive oil works.) chop up some avocado, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Throw the fish pieces in the tortillas, top with the chopped up veggies. Make a sauce by mixing some paprika and ranch sauce and pour into each tortilla or serve on the side. Voila, fish tacos.

I haven't actually tried this, but we just inherited a massive amount of striped bass from my father's recent fishing trip and I plan on trying that this weekend. It seems like the closest thing to my all time favorite fish tacos, served at Tequila's in Golden. (You know it, HLJ.)

Queen of the Ryche · 04-06-2009, 03:48 PM

Case, instead of ranch dressing, try sour cream. Throw some lime juice on the fish, and add a ltitle diced up cabbage for texture. Yummy!

Jill · 04-07-2009, 01:02 AM

Phyllo-wrapped Halibut. Very easy. Very awesome. Very impressive.

Good luck!

Sun_Sparkz · 04-07-2009, 03:55 AM

I love using any sweet/ mild white fish - like barramundi or bream - and wrapping it up in aluminum foil (like a baggie) and add into the bag anything you want to make it super tasty.

i.e wrap up the fillett with lemon wedges, dill, a little mild chilli flakes, butter and lime. then seal the baggie and bake for 20 mins or so on about 180degrees - check to see its all cooked.

Whatever you do - dont leave the head on. GROSS. This could freak her out, not impress her!

03-25-2009, 09:52 PM	#17
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Soak fish in buttermilk. Heat lard in deep cast iron skillet. Toss fish in corn meal. Fry __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

03-25-2009, 11:34 PM	#18
Apollo i need friends Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Transplanted from PDX to Wilmington, DE Posts: 65	Hahaha you guys are awesome! Thanks for all your input! I'm going to take Undertoad's advice and try out some test recipes before the big day. And it's true, "master chef" is guy code. Don't tell anyone... __________________ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

03-26-2009, 01:14 AM	#19
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Poach in 7-Up. No, really. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-26-2009, 02:53 AM	#20
Apollo i need friends Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Transplanted from PDX to Wilmington, DE Posts: 65	Adding that one to the list. __________________ Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

03-26-2009, 03:06 AM	#21
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I saw this episode of Good Eats and have it on the list to try out. Smoked salmon __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

03-26-2009, 08:29 PM	#22
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	The most important thing with fish is to make sure your product is fresh, and never never ever overcook it. In fact, if you're using salmon or tuna steaks, rare is best, but make sure they're room temp before you put them on the grill or you'll end up with hot outside and cold inside. Besides that, the best thing is to think of the flavours you like (and/or think she might like) and use them when you grill the fish. You can never go wrong with a nice garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine over white flesh fish. Try lemon and corriander (cilantro) with salmon or a marinade of soy sauce and mayo for tuna steaks. Those are my favs for fish, but the possibilities really are endless. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-27-2009, 10:58 AM	#23
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	The best way to cook it is with the skin on. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#24
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	wrapped in banana leaves you should be able to score some leaves in Portland (maybe some buds, too...) __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

04-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#25
Skunks I thought I changed this. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: western nowhere, ny Posts: 412	Double-check that she's not vegan or vegetarian. Fish is kind of a risky option in Ptown, at least with the kids I know there.

04-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#26
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Dishwasher. Really. http://www.surrealgourmet.com/html/recipes/salmon.html __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

04-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#27
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	If it is a good sturdy type fillet, try cutting it up into little chunks and pan frying it in some butter and garlic. Then, take some fresh corn tortillas and heat them in some oil (olive oil works.) chop up some avocado, onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Throw the fish pieces in the tortillas, top with the chopped up veggies. Make a sauce by mixing some paprika and ranch sauce and pour into each tortilla or serve on the side. Voila, fish tacos. I haven't actually tried this, but we just inherited a massive amount of striped bass from my father's recent fishing trip and I plan on trying that this weekend. It seems like the closest thing to my all time favorite fish tacos, served at Tequila's in Golden. (You know it, HLJ.)

04-06-2009, 03:48 PM	#28
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Case, instead of ranch dressing, try sour cream. Throw some lime juice on the fish, and add a ltitle diced up cabbage for texture. Yummy! __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

04-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#29
Jill Colonist Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA (transplant from St. Louis, MO) Posts: 218	Phyllo-wrapped Halibut. Very easy. Very awesome. Very impressive. Good luck!

04-07-2009, 03:55 AM	#30
Sun_Sparkz Has Body Temperature Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: I come from a land downunder Posts: 1,105	I love using any sweet/ mild white fish - like barramundi or bream - and wrapping it up in aluminum foil (like a baggie) and add into the bag anything you want to make it super tasty. i.e wrap up the fillett with lemon wedges, dill, a little mild chilli flakes, butter and lime. then seal the baggie and bake for 20 mins or so on about 180degrees - check to see its all cooked. Whatever you do - dont leave the head on. GROSS. This could freak her out, not impress her! __________________ We'll never be as young as we are right now

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