POPULAR SUGGESTED WAYS TO COOK FISH FEATURE

5 POPULAR WAYS TO COOK FISH

BUSH COOKING, COOKING by Jane F

Fish is a popular and staple food for almost everyone because it’s a rich source of many vitamins and minerals. There are many suggested ways on how to cook fish that’ll surely suit your taste buds and also bring out its colour and flavours in so many ways.

FRIED FISH

Frying fish is the most common way of cooking fish. It’s a no-brainer and quick to prepare. When frying, carefully flip the fish to the other side after 4 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Cook the fish over residual heat for several minutes. The residual heat keeps your meal hot even if the heat source has already been turned off.

GRILLED FISH

Salmon, tuna, swordfish, shark and barramundi are some of the most popular fish variants with good fats that taste delicious when grilled for the process brings out their sumptuous flavours. To start, make sure to clean your grill, then brush with a little amount of oil, so the fish doesn’t stick. Make a charcoal fire to produce the right amount of smoke for grilling and then let the fish cook.

SAUTEED FISH

Sautéing is another easy and simple way to cook fish. To perfectly sauté fish, use olive oil and preheat your cooking pan. Cook the fish to develop a nice crust. It’s better to cook fish in batches, rather than overcrowding fishes in the pan.

STEAMED FISH

The fats of certain fishes like salmon, tuna and mackerel help prevent heart disease as well as other lifestyle diseases like stroke, hypertension and diabetes. When steaming the fish, make sure to place the fish in a saucepan. Add seasoning ingredients like lemon or ginger for additional flavours. Let your fish cook over steaming water or stock.

BAKED FISH

Baking is one of the easiest ways to cook fish. However, there are some instructions to follow and standing times to take note of when doing this. Season the fish and then bake it at a high temperature to squeeze out the flavours. To test if the fish is cooked well, insert a fork or knife into the thickest portion of the fish then twist. You should be able to see the flesh starting to separate along its natural lines. It’s now ready to serve. Whatever method is used, fish is definitely a healthy food option. Just make sure to cook it right to get the right nutrition. Go ahead and try out some of the popular and healthy ways to cook fish now.

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