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Post by Skellinton on Mar 31, 2015 2:14:15 GMT
I think if the fish is fresh it wnt be either fishy tasting or fishy smelling. We have salmon a fair amount, and I know the few times I went cheap on the purchase it didn't taste good and it did smell fishy.
I will say that around here the costco fesh salmon is really good, and I have a friend that is a chef and avid fisherman and he likes our costco salmon as well.
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Post by Merge on Mar 31, 2015 2:18:38 GMT
If you hate it, why not take a daily fish oil capsule instead? All the health benefits, none of the taste you don't like.
My mom hated fish all her life but learned to eat breaded cod and blackened snapper once in a while.
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Post by calgal08 on Mar 31, 2015 2:18:54 GMT
I'm not a fish lover. Halibut is too oily for me. Mahi Mahi is a good, not fishy fish. Cook it on the stove top with a soy sauce/honey/garlic marinade. I also like salmon, but only if it's wild salmon. Farm raised is fishy to me
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Post by caro on Mar 31, 2015 2:32:26 GMT
I cook salmon on the grill. I put it on foil skin side down. Season the top. Cook until fish flakes. When you take the salmon off the foil, the skin sticks to foil and you get a nice piece of skinless salmon. Throw the foil away, easy Peasy.
Trader Joe's makes a Terriyaki dipping sauce that I put on my salmon to season. It's excellent!
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Post by Kate * on Mar 31, 2015 2:39:19 GMT
I'm on the bench with you- I hate fishy fish. Salmon--blech, icka, yucka pooey.
My idea of a good fish is one that tastes like chicken. White fish like cod, flounder, halibut or sturgeon are really good and not fishy at all (to me). I also prefer it breaded (try spelt or almond flour if avoiding carbs) and baked crispy or in fish tacos. Adding salsa or chile picante or srircha covers up a lot, lol.
Shrimp, crab, tuna and lobster are the other seafood things I'll have, usually with plenty of lemon.
I make salmon quite often for DH in the convection counter top oven. It doesn't stink up the house that way.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 31, 2015 2:55:50 GMT
I don't eat fish because I don't like it. There are other ways to get the same nutrients. Just like I don't have to eat brussel sprouts, but I can eat other veggies or food.
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Post by houston249 on Mar 31, 2015 3:11:41 GMT
I really dont like catfish except when it is grilled. Not oven grilled I mean cooked on the outdoor gas grill. No oil, no sauce, no butter, no added flavors. A bit of the ends get dry but it is so little of the fish it doesn't matter. I do add oil to the grill itself to keep the fish from sticking.
Gut, cut off the head, skin and grill.
Something about grilling it outdoors make the fish taste differently.
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Post by houston249 on Mar 31, 2015 3:12:33 GMT
I like the idea of fish oil mergeleft suggested, you could also try krill pills.
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Post by raindancer on Mar 31, 2015 3:22:12 GMT
I have never liked fish until I had it prepared this way: Salmon from Costco marinate at least 6 hours in a 1/2 bottle of Italian dressing (I prefer Olive Garden brand and marinate overnight) Soak a cedar grilling plank in water for at least an hour. Heat grill to about 400*F with wet plank on grill (I Have an old grill I just use high). Once pre-heated add the salmon to the plank. Smoke for about 20 mins (Less if you have a smaller fish) checking frequently. Have a squirt bottle or water bottle handy at the grill in case the plank catches on fire. (I just avoid this by wetting the edges of the plank when I check the fish every so often maybe every 5 mins). That's it. Now we eat it at least twice a month.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 4:09:30 GMT
Update: the pistachio encrusted salmon was so good. We pan fried it olive oil and butter. Just cook it until it is done. I will get the recipe from our friend who made it for us. It is so good!
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Post by betty on Mar 31, 2015 4:56:18 GMT
I hate fish too.
BUT...sometimes dh will catch a red drum or buy a mahi mahi steak at the store and bake it on the grill with butter and onions wrapped in foil. Then we flake off a bite and put it on a cracker with a drop or two of Melinda's hot sauce. TASTY!
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Post by scrapngranny on Mar 31, 2015 6:19:43 GMT
For cholesterol lowering benefits it is best to eat fish high in fatty Omega 3 oils. Salmon, lake trout and tuna are all good choices.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 7:08:19 GMT
Because it's good for you. Just because I hate it doesn't mean I shouldn't eat it. I hate a lot of veggies as well, but I have to eat those. Same concept here. It helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure. I'd rather do that that take pills. Have you looked at WHICH fish and how often you need to eat them to get the cholesterol/bp benefits you are seeking? Not all fish are going to meet your nutritional goals... you need at least two servings a week of oily fish which tend to taste fishier. You might be happier taking an omega 3 supplement or investigating some of the plant based options. I take a fish oil supplement and I like fish. www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/low-cholesterol-diet-fatty-fish?page=2 They list the fish you need to be eating, how often, and some alternatives for those who don't like fish. |
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Post by Rainbow on Mar 31, 2015 7:51:10 GMT
I take fish oil capsules twice per day. I do eat tuna as well though.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 11:48:14 GMT
For cholesterol lowering benefits it is best to eat fish high in fatty Omega 3 oils. Salmon, lake trout and tuna are all good choices. What does trout taste like? Is it flakey like salmon? Is it a red fish with a nice flavour? I used to cook something dredged in flour and cooked in butter (in Japan of course) and it was good. It, too, had no flavour and wasn't too expensive but it's been years and we probably can't get it here. That fish was really good. You cook the whole fish. I had to gut it myself which wasn't bad. I was pretty awesome with chopsticks in those days so I just picked away at it like a pro and ate dinner every how ever many times a month like this. I think DH liked it, too. This is way too much work for you, but it was a good fish as well. |
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Post by penny on Mar 31, 2015 12:19:19 GMT
Tilapia and mahi mahi are the least fishy of the commonly available ones around here... I think most white fish (vs pink like salmon), are less fishy in general...
I love fish tacos - and the spics and toppings can hide the fish almost completely if you wanted... I also like it with a spicy thai spice/marinade... I think that would make it hard to tell it was fish too...
As for smell, I have one of those Lamp Bergere things and I find it works... I don't like the smell of air sprays - usually too strong for me, so I went with the neutral and a clean/linen/fresh type scent... Kitchen window opened a bit and the lamp for 30 min and any smell is gone... Garlic, fish, etc...
As for breaking, I always use Panko bread crumbs and bake the fish... I don't like to fry, and the Panko has a good crunch/crispness on its own...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2015 14:30:12 GMT
I emailed my friend in Japan and she said the fish I cooked whole after gutting and dredging in flour is called "tara" which is Pacific cod. It is a small fish, non-fishy white flesh, no taste, some fat (which is pleasant and not greasy) and is so easy to cook! I don't know how it is any different from another type of cod but it is the species they get there and it is good.
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 31, 2015 14:58:00 GMT
I buy tilapia and use seasoning like Cajun.. And always cook it outside on the grill.. Even in winter
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Post by Scrapbrat on Mar 31, 2015 15:09:12 GMT
If you really hate fish, then don't eat it. There isn't any law that says it has to be part of a healthy diet. There are lots of other lean proteins or whatever it is that you're wanting to get from fish. If you'd said, "I'm not a big fish fan, what should I try?", then I can see making some suggestions, but if you truly hate it, why bother trying to force yourself to stomach it?
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