3 Healthy Ways to Cook Fish

By Michelle Ann Gelder


Nowadays, with all the health concerns that are rising, one is sure to have thought into shifting to a healthier diet. One major drawback about this is that when we say "healthy" recipes, we often think bland and uninteresting food with saggy vegetables. Well worry no more because now, healthy foods can be as appetizing and as delicious like those in restaurants.

Beyond this advice, there can be as many ways to cook fish as there are, well, fish in the sea.

Fish, like any other meat can be baked, poached, broiled or grilled. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fish per week to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Did you know that fish is a healthy source of protein, fat, vitamins and minerals? However, due to unhealthy recipes, the fish loses its battle for health benefits. Here are 3 fantastic ways on how we can cook our favorite fish into a restaurant inspired recipe.

A bamboo steamer is ideal for steaming fish, particularly for Asian recipes. To steam fish this way, put the stock or water into a large saucepan along with spices or herbs. Bring the liquid to simmer, not boil, because boiling liquid can overcook fish in mere seconds. Place the steamer over simmering water and keep a close eye on it. It's done when it flakes easily.

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Crock-Pot this method will surely save you time and you can experiment different crock-pot recipes using of course the crock-pot. These cookers often have high and low heat thermostat settings to choose from. With fish recipes, it is often advisable to add the fish toward the end of cooking time so not to over cook it. For a simple yet healthy recipe you can simply start off by greasing the crock-pot and then put salt and pepper on the fish to taste.

2. Crock Pot recipes works as raw food and a liquid such as water, wine, or stock are placed in the slow cooker. Some of the crockpot recipes will call for pre-heated liquid. The cooker lid is put on and the cooker is switched on. Cookers often have high and low heat thermostat settings. With fish recipes, it is often advisable to add the fish toward the end of cooking time. For a simple yet healthy recipe you can simply start off by greasing the crockpot and then put salt and pepper on the fish to taste. Then place fish in pot. Put onion, parsley and grated rinds and oil over fish. Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours. Serve garnished with orange and lemon slices.

Baking and frying are two of the favorite ways to cook fish. Baking is the easiest; simply season as desired and follow instructions from any cookbook. Frying takes a little more skill, but when done properly, fried fish is absolutely heavenly. Farm-raised catfish is especially good when fried.

To fry fish properly, batter the fish with seasoned flour or cornmeal, and then gently lower it into oil at 375 degrees F. Don't guess; use a thermometer or a deep-fat fryer to ensure the proper temperature. If frying in a skillet, cook each side for about four minutes, turning gently just once. In a deep fryer, lower the fish gently into the oil and let cook according to the fryer instructions. Anyway it's cooked; well-prepared fish makes for a truly splendid meal.




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