Plus, a minimal-mess recipe.
One of the simplest ways to cook fish begins with our methods on how to bake fish.
We like the efficiency offish dinnersbecause of how fast they cook, which depends on their thickness and weight.
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For faster thawing, transfer fish to a resealable plastic bag and submerge in cold water.
Change the water every 30 minutes to keep it cold.
Continue the process until thawed.
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it’s possible for you to also remove the skin after baking.
If any scales are on the skin, scrape them away before baking fish.
Pull out bones at a 45-degree angle toward where the head would be.
You’ll enjoy your baked fish much more if you avoid bites with unexpected bones.
We recommend not rinsing unless you better rinse off any scales.
Pat dry with paper towels whether you rinse or not.
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Preheat:Bring the oven to 450F for fillets and steaks or 350F for dressed fish.
For fillets, tuck under any thin edges so they don’t cook faster than thicker areas.
Because fish cooks quickly (yay!)
anddries out if overcooked, use these guides to estimate minimum cooking time for baked fish.
Popular fish steaks includesalmon, swordfish,tuna, and halibut.
Favorite fillets include catfish, salmon, grouper, red snapper, andtilapia.
The best method is to gradually let it thaw in the fridge overnight.
Once thawed, it can be used in place of any recipe calling for fresh fish.
Baking Fish in Packets
Not a fan of washing dishes?
you could create a delicious, mess-free meal in no time.
Try our parchment-baked fish with lemongrass or this 20-minute (from start to table!
)salmon packetwith lemon-dill sauce.
When baking fish with acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, use parchment paper instead of foil.
Acids can react with foil, causing it to break down and release particles into the food.
Always check fish at the minimum baking time to ensure your baked fish doesn’t get overcooked.
Insert a fork into the fish and gently twist.
The fish is done as soon as it begins to flake.
The fish juices will be milky white.
Your baked fish dinner is as simple as that.
