Fish Florentine – The BEST Fish Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What seasoning is best on fish? ›

Butterfish are small fish, often a couple to a pound. These fish school near the surface of the water and are often caught by fishermen targeting other species altogether. What these fish lack in size they really bring in flavor. The name says it all: butterfish have a delicate, buttery flavor.

How to Cook Fish in a Pan. Pat your piece of fish dry (this will result in crispier skin!) and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, then cook the fish for 2 to 3 minutes (don't move it!). Flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.

Fish fillets: The best type of fish for baking are flaky white fish, such as tilapia, halibut, cod, bass, grouper, haddock, catfish or snapper. White fish doesn't always mean that the fish is literally white in color; it is a category of mild-flavored, quick-cooking fish.

When making a dish with fish, consider the flavour it already has and bring it out by adding herbs that further complement it. Some of the best herbs to use with fish are basil, tarragon, dill, and parsley. Basil enhances the flavour while adding a slight sweetness and is lovely when used with halibut or cod.

Olive Oil, Lemon, & Herbs Marinade

How To Do It: Combine ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), and fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, rosemary, or thyme) removed from the stems and loosely chopped. Brush the marinade on the fish and let sit for about 5 minutes before cooking.

Before cooking, soak the fish in milk for 20 minutes

In this scenario, the protein in the milk binds with the compounds that cause that fishy odor, in essence extracting if from the fish. What's left behind is sweet-smelling, brighter flesh with clean flavor. (Just make sure you pour that milk down the drain.

Baking fish is a great way to keep the important nutrients intact without upping the fat content to unhealthy levels. The key to baking fish in a healthy way is to use minimal oil and if you do add oil to the cooking process, make sure it is a heart-healthy one such as olive oil.

Do you bake fish covered or uncovered? Breaded and coated fish usually is cooked without being covered, but fillets and whole fish are covered for tender results.

Do you flip fish when baking? ›

The answer to the equation is the ideal baking time for the fish you are cooking. For example, if you are making fish fillets that are ½ inch thick, the ideal baking time will be 5 minutes. Since fish can fall apart easily, you should only flip it once, halfway through baking.

Ginger. Working best when ground into a powder and mixed in with other ground bait, Ginger is a great addition. Its very distinct aromatic properties are what make it so useful here. The unique fragrance is guaranteed to entice and attract fish to come and take a closer look.

For example, late summer/early fall is the peak season for many fish species, such as swordfish, tuna, and halibut. At the same time, fall favorites like lobster and crab are in season and at their best. So why not take advantage of both?

When seasoned too soon before cooking, the salt will start to break down the proteins in the salmon and draw moisture out of the fish. Follow this tip: No matter the method of cooking, season the fish just before it hits the pan, goes in the oven, or onto the grill.

Also, you can marinate the fish in a mixture of lemon juice, vinegar, and water for 30 minutes. This will help to neutralize the fishy taste. Cooking the fish using a cooking method that will not allow the fishy flavor to become pronounced, such as grilling, baking, or steaming can help as well.