One of our favorite reasons to cook fish is that it’s fast.
With speed like that,quick and easy seafood recipesare an excellent choice for busy weeknights.
Our Test Kitchen has cooking temperature and doneness testing tips to help you avoid overcooked fish forever.
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When fish reaches theproper cooking temperatureand is fully cooked, it will display these cues.
Undercooked fish resists flaking and is translucent.
If your fish is undercooked, continue heating it until its done.
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But remember, fish cooks fast, so be sure to check it often.
Check the fish frequently as it cooks past the minimum cooking time.
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How to Flake Fish with a Fork
This tried-and-true testing technique is easy to master.
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Youll need just one fork to test your fish for doneness.
At What Temperature Is Fish Done?
When is fish temp done?
There shouldnt be any fishy smell with cooked fish.
It should smell fresh.
When in doubt, throw it out!
Its best to buy fresh or freshly frozen fish and eat it quickly after cooking.
We’re sharing our Test Kitchen’s favorite methods for preparing perfectly cooked fish.
Each cooking method produces tender, flaky fish perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.
No matter whatseafood dishyou’re in the mood for, a restaurant-caliber dinner awaits.
Swordfish is the most steak-like fish.
The mildest fish are white fish, and tilapia is the least fishy of them.
Whitefish take on theflavors of marinadesand spices really well, making them good “entry” fish for non-fish-eaters.
No, cooking is not going to destroy the toxin.
You should discard any fish that has gone bad.
Do not consume it.
This will not get rid of bacteria.
