Healthy Ways to Cook Tilapia Fillets
Low in fat and calories, tilapia is an entrée that health-conscious cooks will enjoy. With several simple cooking methods, you can quickly prepare and serve tilapia to family and last-minute guests.
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Cooking fish without oil or with simple flavorings like lemon and pepper preserves its heart-healthy benefits. Learn to prepare salmon fillets for sushi, grill yellowtail, and differentiate between frozen and fresh seafood.
How to Pan Sear Tilapia
Tilapia is a flaky white fish and a popular seafood entree in the United States. However, according to 2008 research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, it is best to avoid farm-raised tilapia as it is notably low in omega-3 fatty acids, one of the key health benefits attributed to fish.
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How to Cook Flounder Filet in a Pan
Cooking flounder in a pan on the stovetop is a simple way to prepare this mild fish. Whether panfried or sauteed, flounder fillets need only some seasoning and a splash of fresh lemon juice when cooking to become a flavorful dish.
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How to Eat a Whole Cooked Trout
Whole cooked trout can be intimidating -- and slightly horrifying -- if you have never been faced with one before. Don’t panic. Eating whole trout is not difficult, and there are good reasons to enjoy it. One 3-oz. serving of cooked whole trout contains B vitamins, iron and 22 g of protein.
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The Best Salmon Seasoning
Versatile salmon lends itself to a wide variety of preparations, from cold poached salads to silky smoked lox to baked, broiled and grilled entrees.
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Red Salmon Vs. Pink Salmon
Sockeye salmon – sometimes referred to as "red" salmon – and pink salmon are both cold water fish found in the Pacific Ocean. Unlike Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon are caught wild in rivers, lakes and estuaries from Oregon to Alaska.
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How to Broil Salmon in the Toaster Oven
When the convenience of toaster-oven cooking meets the mild flavor and nutritional benefits of salmon, you've got a heart-healthy meal on the table in under 20 minutes.
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How to Cook Fish Fillets on a Stovetop Grill Pan
Nothing makes a fish fillet look as tempting as those deep brown, seared-in grill marks. You can get them on your fillets, even when the weather's not good for grilling, by using a grill pan. A cast iron grill pan in particular is handy; just season it well.
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How to Cook Tuna in a Grill Pan
Tuna has a meaty texture and strong fishy flavor. Common species at American fishmongers include albacore and yellowfin. Both provide thick, tasty steaks. Fresh tuna flesh holds together well, making it ideal for cooking in a grill pan. Fresh tuna is firm and red in color.
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How to Cook Pollock Fillets Healthfully
Pollock fillets are an inexpensive, environmentally sound alternative to white fish such as cod and haddock. Recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, pollock fillets -- like almost all white fish -- are too delicate to cook using low-fat methods such as broiling or grilling.
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How to Bake Salmon on a Cedar Plank
Salmon is an excellent source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, including brain-boosting DHA, in addition to supplying healthy lean protein and other nutrients. One traditional method of cooking salmon is to bake it on a cedar plank, which imparts a rich, smoky flavor that's sure to impress family and guests.
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How to Cook Hake Fillet in an Oven
Hake can be prepared with a variety of seasonings — from mild to savory or spicy — and when baked in an oven, it will shrink to half its size when done.
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How to Defrost Ahi Tuna
Ahi tuna, also known as yellowfin tuna, is high in protein, low in fat, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is best cooked when it has been properly defrosted.
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Can We Eat Catfish?
If you’re wondering whether you can eat catfish, you probably were not raised in the South. Catfish, usually fried, is a common dish in restaurants and homes in the Southern states, particularly in rural areas.
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Precautions for Canned Tuna
The next time you open a can of tuna expecting to have a healthy salad or sandwich, think again. You might be surprised at what's in that tuna.
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How to Bake Salmon Skin-Side Down
A basic baked salmon recipe contains nothing more than salmon, lemon and vegetable oil. If you wish, you can also add a sprinkling of pepper or other spices. You can dress up this basic recipe to your taste. Add a teriyaki marinade and some grilled pineapple for an island twist.
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How to Cook King Mackerel Steaks
A king mackerel, or kingfish, is native to the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North America and Europe. The fish ranges in weight from less than 1 pound to as much as 70 pounds. Fish markets sell small mackerel whole and divide larger mackerel into steaks and fillets.
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How to Cook Canned Mackerel
Mackerel is a small, oily ocean fish that is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury, making it a popular choice among health aficionados. Monterey Bay Aquarium's global Seafood Watch names it as a "best choice" seafood for sustainability.
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How to Cook Freshwater Bass
Freshwater bass, also known as largemouth bass, is a favorite among fisherman. Cooking largemouth bass is absolutely no different from cooking any other type of fish. Grilling, baking, broiling or pan-frying it gives you a delicately crisp outside and tender, flaky inside.
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How to Cook a Red Emperor
Red emperor fish have a distinctive, deep red color, firm white flesh and sweet mild flavor. Native to Western Australia, red emperor is a versatile and inexpensive fish that lends itself to a wide variety of recipes.
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