Taste of different fish?

[Canada 02]

I love seafood, especially fish, but tend to stick with what is familiar - salmon, tuna, halibut, sea bass

I see in my local supermarket many different kinds of fish that I'm curious to try. What's good? How do I cook these?

Perch
Trout
Walleye
Tillapia
Catfish
Flounder
Garoupa (or Grouper)
Swordfish
Mahi Mahi

[Superflyer]

Most fish can be cooked in the same ways, steamed, deep fried, pan fried, baked or BBQ'd. The meatier the fish, such as tuna, salmon, trout, the better it will stand up to the harsher cooking types like pan fried or BBQ. For lighter flakier fish you are better off using easier methods like baking or steaming. That way they will keep their shape and not flake apart.

Another great way with lighter fish is to make a ceviche, basically you take the fish and cut it up into smaller pieces, about an inch by an inch and add some citrus juice and let them sit for a while, the acid in the juice will cook the fish and give it a great flavour. But this works with the lighter fish and not the strong ones like tuna or salmon.

[FFR]

Be careful with tilapia. If it's farm raised, they typically have TONS of bad fats in them and should be avoided all the time.

[Kipper is King]

All these types of fish can be good. The key is freshness, though. Ask and find out what's freshest, and then you're well on your way to a good meal regardless of what fish you choose.

A personal note- I usually find tilapia to be lacking in both flavour and texture. It's a bland fish in my opinion. The others you listed generally have nice texture and/or flavour though.

In terms of preparation, I really like doing fish on the BBQ, wrapping it up in tinfoil with fresh dill perhaps, lemon and fennel.

But that depends. Sometimes you want the flavour of the fish to shine, not the herbs.

I'd say take a look at http://www.epicurious.com

Search for recipes with different kinds of fish, paying attention to the fork rating and user comments. Epicurious is all the recipes from Bon Apetit and Gourmet magazines, so the recipes are generally good. I love that website for finding new things to cook!

[Canada 02]

great suggestion for ceviche! I've had scallop and shrimp ceviche and loved it. Will try it with the freshest fish I can find

also like the epicurious website; always looking for good recipes

thanks so far

[Slava]

Sort of on topic: I have never been a fish eater, but I am really trying! I made some Salmon on the BBQ last week on a cedar plank, and it was pretty good I guess. Anyone have any great recommendations for recipes to "start out"?

[loob job]

Perch is awesome, batter and deep fry, mmmmmmmmm.

[jam26]

Take skinless walleye fillets, dip them in raw egg, roll them in crushed Ritz crackers to create a breading and then fry in a bit of oil until golden brown. Simple, delicious recipe.

[Regulator75]

Pan fried Basa! With some sweet chili sauce, Mmmmm.

[moncton golden flames]

As a Maritimer and fish lover, never ever overcook your fish. It drives me nuts when I go to a friends place and they serve overcooked fish. Proper cooking can make or break your fish experience.

[LChoy]

Chinese Style:
For delicate fish, place in steaming tray and steam for 5-7min
While steaming, finely chop ginger and green onion. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan to the point that it'll sizzle right away when you drop anything on it. Pour in your onions and ginger and let it flash fry. You have essentially created a flavoured oil. Remove fish and place on serving dish. Drizzle oil over the fish, and top with Seafood soy sauce (Soy sauce specifically for fish and seafood, can find in any Asian supermarket).
Serve =)

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by Slava

Sort of on topic: I have never been a fish eater, but I am really trying! I made some Salmon on the BBQ last week on a cedar plank, and it was pretty good I guess. Anyone have any great recommendations for recipes to "start out"?

if it's fresh, you can cook it like a great steak - medium rare salmon is super tasty and won't be dried out. Try it under the broiler with a spicey, grainy mustard coating. Very simple and very tasty

[octothorp]

I've recently discovered arctic char, which is my new favorite, although I haven't tried cooking it at home yet. I might try pan-frying up some this weekend.

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by lchoy

Chinese Style:
For delicate fish, place in steaming tray and steam for 5-7min
While steaming, finely chop ginger and green onion. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan to the point that it'll sizzle right away when you drop anything on it. Pour in your onions and ginger and let it flash fry. You have essentially created a flavoured oil. Remove fish and place on serving dish. Drizzle oil over the fish, and top with Seafood soy sauce (Soy sauce specifically for fish and seafood, can find in any Asian supermarket).
Serve =)

i do this often, especially with white-flesh fishes (cod, sea bass etc)

[troutman]

I only like catching fish.

You are supposed to eat fish twice a week for health, so I take cod liver oil instead.

[LChoy]

1 more easy recipe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSrR0CsbGWs

I'm not quite as fancy as he is, but he covers all the basics on how to cook fish.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by troutman

I only like catching fish.

You are supposed to eat fish twice a week for health, so I take cod liver oil instead.

I love fishing!

I like sushi, and should eat more fish as you say. I guess I could stick wit the usual meats and do the supplements though...might save myself a lot of dislike in the meantime!

[habernac]

Originally Posted by fotze

I am the same way, but sound further along than you. I have come to accept that I really don't like fish. Unless its from a high end restaurant ($35+ for the dish) I have never liked it. I cannot stand even the most slight "fishy" flavour, I associate it with rot, or filth or skanky hooker and cannot disassociate it. I do sort of remember having a good fish thing in Vancouver at the fish place in Stanley Park.

I hate sushi, have tried it 20+ times and each time I end up forcing my self to swallow, almost gagging by about the 3rd piece. Not enjoyable at all. The rolls worse than the sashimi.

I dread going to to someone's house for cedar plank salmon night, because not only do I have to eat it I have to compliment it, even though it taste's like a dehydrated 49 year old hooker who hangs out at Joe's Brisquet Shack.

Any recommendations for those who don't like fish but know its good for you. Not so much the fish type but where to buy the freshest fish in this landlocked city.

Just remembered, love squid for some reason.

ever tried something like Tuna Tetrazzini? Don't really taste the fish at all.

[RougeUnderoos]

Originally Posted by troutman

I only like catching fish.

You are supposed to eat fish twice a week for health, so I take cod liver oil instead.

Do tuna sandwiches count?

[Nufy]

I thought it was supposed to smell like fish...and taste like chicken....