For questions about animals that live under water, whether fresh water or salt water.
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Is it possible to cook a whole fish in a dishwasher?
I heard that there is a way to cook a whole fish in a dishwasher - any techniques, tips??
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3answers
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2answers
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Is it safe to eat freshwater fish raw?
According to this question freshwater fish should not be used in Ceviche--why not?
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9answers
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Fish and cheese: An unbreakable rule?
I always wondered about this seemingly static rule:
Never add cheese (especially, but not limited to parmigiano reggiano) to a dish with fish.
Italians would never, ever add parmigiano ...
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2answers
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What's the white liquidy substance that can appear when cooking salmon?
When I cooked salmon filets on the grill last night, after the filets had been on the grill for a while, I noticed that the salmon secreted through the surface of the filet a white liquidy substance ...
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3answers
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Why is it that white fish do not have as strong of a “fishy” taste as other fish?
As a rule my wife does not like the taste of fish, or pretty much anything that once made its home in the water. However, she's decided to give fish another shot. Not wanting to hit her over the head ...
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1answer
446 views
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5answers
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What fish have deliciously edible skins?
I love salmon skins, especially when fried or oven roasted. I also always eat the skin when I have a filet.
What other fish have deliciously yummy skins that can stand on their own like a salmon ...
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4answers
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What is the best way to reheat leftover grilled fish?
I have rarely (if ever) looked forward to eating leftover grilled fish. What is the best technique to reheat the fish so that it has the best flavor and texture?
I understand that some of the ...
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6answers
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Can store bought salmon be used for sashimi?
Is it safe to consume raw fish purchased at the fish counter of a typical suburban grocery store? If not, do you have any tips for finding sushi grade fish.
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3answers
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What is the difference between Alaskan King Salmon and Scottish Salmon?
I'm considering throwing a dinner party, and I don't have much experience cooking salmon. What are the main differences between these two types of salmon in terms of price, taste, and cooking methods? ...
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3answers
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How can I tell fresher fish apart?
I love fish, and I love cooking it. The thing is, I don't have any idea how to buy fish.
Considering common fish in a grocery store (salmon, whitefish, tuna, grouper, etc.), how can I tell a good ...
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5answers
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Is it safe to eat raw fish?
Raw chicken is generally considered not safe to eat. A lot of people eat sushi/sashimi though, and that's raw fish. So, how come that's safe (if it is)?
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5answers
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Beer batter fish, keeping the breading from peeling right off while eating?
A few months back I made beer-batter fish. I don't remember the exact recipe I used but I think I got it from foodnetwork.com. I fried in vegetable oil at 350. Everything came out OK, but the ...
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2answers
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“Cooking” with acid (ceviche)
At a tappas bar, I had shrimp ceviche. In this dish, the shrimp is "cooked" not by high temperature but by the citric acid of its marinade. This would be really fun to make at home. For such dishes, ...
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9answers
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Desperately Seeking Chicken Haddies
A staple of my Gran's kitchen when I was a child, Chicken Haddies (unbelievably I found a graphic of the product she favoured, below) was boneless haddock meat wrapped in wax paper then canned (a ...
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11answers
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What kind of fish would you recommend on barbeque?
On my seasoned barbeque, i usually cook pork ribs or chicken wings or other delicious kind of meats but i have never cooked fish and i would like to try.
I'm searching for easy to cook and tasty fish ...
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4answers
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How can I get crispy skin when pan frying fish?
I struggle to get crispy skin when pan frying fillets. What's the secret?
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2answers
237 views
How do I effectively rub spices into fish?
I did a fish rub for the first time last night. I mixed the spices and then put the thawed tilapia fillets right into the bowl. I noticed two problems:
The spices tended to clump up and became ...
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1answer
367 views
Is this fish dish actually Greek in origin?
In Poland, where I live, a certain fish dish became very popular not so very long ago. It's called "ryba po grecku" which essentially translates to "Greek-style fish". The recipe is not particularly ...
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3answers
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Sustainable fish, including market names and locality [closed]
I would like to start a list of sustainable fish. I'm not trying to stir up any political discussion. I would just like an easily referenced list of fish that people could choose off of if they ...
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3answers
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Can I still eat this fish?
I just found a couple of salmon fillets in my freezer that seem to have been there for about two years. Are they still edible, or should I bin them?
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4answers
498 views
How can I cook trout without generating horror stories?
I bought some frozen trout filets, pre-seasoned. As instructed on the box, I left one in the fridge yesterday to thaw overnight. Today -- also as instructed on the box -- I put the stove on ...
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4answers
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Do some fish smell “fishier”? Why?
I've heard some say that fish only smells offensive if it's old. But my experience suggests that some fish, like salmon, are simply "fishier" and that the smell can put some people off. Is that right? ...
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3answers
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What is the effect of poaching fish in milk?
I recently came across a recipe for fish poached in milk. I've never heard of this technique, and am skeptical of its effect (vs. water), so it sounds wasteful to cook fish in 4 cups of milk only to ...
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1answer
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How do you properly defrost frozen fish?
I recently bought a package of frozen cod that contains about 6 pieces. How do you go about properly defrosting them? Thanks.
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1answer
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Reason(s) for not making stock with oily fish (salmon)?
Making stock from oily fish is often advised against, but what is the big deal? Does it just taste really bad?
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5answers
499 views
What is a good fish for cooking crumbed / battered?
I love cooking fish in a batter or crumbed. I usually use flathead which is nice, but I would like to know what other fish works well when being cooked in a batter or crumbed?
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3answers
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Some fishermen tell me I caught a Trout Salmon. Does this fish differ much from ordinary salmon?
Like the title says, got a couple questions about the fish I just caught...
Firstly, is there anyway to confirm what type of fish this is? 'Ordinary salmon' or 'trout salmon'?
Lastly, does it differ ...
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2answers
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I have a frozen fish head. What should I do with it?
I butterflied a whole dorade but removed the head. It's now sitting in the freezer waiting for a soup or stock. Does anyone know a more interesting or creative use for fish heads?
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2answers
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How can I tell if a fish can safely be prepared “crudo”?
Is there something you can look for? Am I left to the seller's word and my own discernment?
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3answers
268 views
How to economically make home-made sushi?
How does one go about purchasing sushi-grade fish without breaking the bank? I know that sushi chefs & restaurants usually buy in bulk. Is there any way to do this individually in a way that is at ...
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1answer
200 views
Sashimi Recommendations?
I've recently been to China, and I've tasted an extraordinary dish I wasn't used to. Later, I've found out that the name is Sashimi, which is made with raw fish (salmon) and wasabi. Now I want to make ...
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3answers
548 views
A question of Fishmonger basics and fish processing and handling?
I went to a fishmonger for the first time yesterday and I have a few basic questions. Should the place smell like fish? I have been informed that it should not smell like fish and if it did they did ...
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4answers
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Are there any differences in cooking techniques for Farm raised Salmon versus Wild Salmon?
In the last couple of months my grocery store has started to sell Farm Raised Salmon and separating it from "Wild" Salmon. Any difference in cooking these two that I should be aware of?
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2answers
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How do you prep Bacalhau (salted cod fish) before cooking?
A specialty grocery store recently started to carry a Bacalhau (heavily salted cod fish) - I'm guessing that a recipe I have for Baked Codfish would work. My question is since it is so heavily salted ...
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1answer
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How do you prepare and grill blackened salmon?
I've never grilled blackened salmon before, but is there anything more involved than simply sprinkling blackened seasoning on both sides and grilling it for 5-7 minutes on each side?
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2answers
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Does fresh mackerel have more omega-3 fatty acids than smoked mackerel?
Are there more omega-3 fatty acids in fresh than smoked mackerel?
Is there something in process of smoking that would cause the mackerel to lose some of the fatty acids?
In other words, does the ...
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2answers
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Am I cooking frozen fish safely?
I am always ultra paranoid about cooking food properly - especially fish.
I have started buying frozen salmon. On the packet it says to cook from frozen covered with some water in the microwave. I ...
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5answers
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How should I cook skate wings
I was in the fish section at the local supermarket this morning. There was a pile of fish that looked really delicious. So I asked the attendant what it was. He told me it's skate wings. Having ...
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Some sauce that goes well with fish sticks? [closed]
I have found that fish sticks and potatoes/pasta, which I like to eat because it's fast and easy to make, is kind of dry.
Does anyone have any good tips on some sauce that would go well with this ...
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3answers
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can Tilapia replace salmon in recipes and taste good?
I have a few recipes for salmon, and a freezer full of tilapia. Can I just use the tilapia instead of salmon? It's for things like "salmon and rosemary", and "poached salmon with cucumber dill sauce" ...
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2answers
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Resources for reheatable meals, specifically fish?
I start work today at a new restaurant. One of my responsibilities will be to come up with daily fish dishes for the takeout counter servicing the lower echelons of office staff in our building. Easy, ...
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2answers
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Pan-frying Salmon before baking it
I'm trying to prepare a fillet red salmon which comes frozen.
Many times after I bake the salmon, it becomes really dry.
I once heard that you need to pan-fry a meat before cooking it so that the ...
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5answers
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How do I stop fresh fish from falling apart while cooking?
We sometimes buy trout from a local breeder who'll get them fresh out of the water for us, and then cook them a few hours later. They taste great, but the flesh tends to fall apart in a way that ...
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5answers
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How to counteract excessive saltiness in dried fish?
My wife comes from a culture where preparation and eating of dried fish is very common (as long as one takes the proper measures to deal with the smell). She prepared for me recently a serving of ...
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2answers
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How long can I keep thawed vacuum-packed fish in the fridge?
I know that for fresh fish, or fish that was previously frozen without special storage, you should use it the same day. If I thawed too much, does the fact that it was vacuum-packed add to the time I ...
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2answers
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Spanish Codfish with sous-vide
I recently made a Spanish codfish. It's called Bacalao al pil pil. The trick is to render the gelatin from the fish at a low temperature, reserve the fish meat and then mount the gelatin with oil. The ...
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2answers
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How can I more effectively remove bones, when fileting a sardine?
Sardines ("kilu") are very common out here in Tallinn, and are very commonly eaten raw (e.g. kiluvõileib). It's particularly easy (and cheap) to find whole sardines that you can filet yourself. I have ...
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Can you cure fish in jar?
Since it will be cold for some time, I was thinking of using my detached, unheated shed to pickle some veggies. But another thought I was having was to actually cure/can some herrings or sardines (or ...
