Salem

So I've bought some pollock fillets for dinner, in an effort to eat less meat and healthier and yada yada yada. But I've never cooked fish before, and I have no idea waht to do with it. So.. Any good pollock recipies out there? Let's have them!

Baraka_Guru

You know that turkey is probably nearly as healthy as (certain) fish, right?

Anyway, I'm a fan of stews and chowder. Have you looked into fish stews and chowders?

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Leto

seasoned bread crumbs, pan fry with butter. mmmmmmm.

But fish is meat right? Pretty well entirely muscle tissue. Not red meat like beef, but you need to be aware of consumption limits for fish meat as well. Usually the larger or older the fish, the more contaminants from PCB's, mercury etc.

Mercury in Fish: Consumption Advice: Making Informed Decisions about Fish


Pollock is considered to be low in mercury:

http://www.obfocus.com/nutrition/Seafood.htm

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Salem

Yes, I do know that fish is meat, and I was aware that there could be mercury and stuff, but not of the details, so thanks for that info! I also had no idea that turkey was just as healthy. I'll have to look into that for sure. I do enjoy turkey.

I havn't looked into stews or chowders, but I've never had any fish based soups.chowders/stews, so I'll look into it!

I've found this recipie Lemon-Dill Pollock Fillets Recipe that I think might be good and easy, what do you guys think?

Leto

that looks tastey, and quick (easy). Just watch that the lemon juice doesn't sit too long - 20 mins is what it calls for. Or the fish will fall apart.

looks low fat too, so double-plus good.

I've got a stack of tilapia filets in the freezer, maybe I will try this recipe with them.

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World's King

Batter and deep fry... serve with chips.

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Idyllic

Salem, I like them poached in butter and I know this sounds odd' but a little mayonnaise (just egg and oil anyway). (Miracle Whip does not make a good substitute in this recipe)

In a shallow casserole dish place the fillets. In another container, cup, etc. gently melt a couple tablespoons of butter (not heated) and add a couple tablespoons of mayonnaise, salt and pepper if you which too, stir. Pour your lovely sauce over your fillets and bake covered with aluminum.

350 to 375 for 10 to 15 mins, mind you ovens vary and thickness of fish, so after 8 mins, start checking for tender white flaky, heavenly, goodness, oh my, I'm now very hungry for poached fish, yum.....

It's quick, easy and not fried, which I like fried, it just doesn't like me.

p.s. do not add lemon until AFTER you are done cooking and the fish is on your plate, it just doesn't taste as fresh to me if you add the lemon while cooking.

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Salem

Maybe it's just me, but i didn't think it was very good. I'm not too sure what was wrong, but it wasn't very good. Too much dill maybe? Too much mustard? I don't know. I wouldn't suggest it unless you're SUPER into dill.

BadNick

Doesn't sound like the problem was the pollock though, just how you tried to combine ingredients with it. Too strong so it gave you a pollock headache....hey, what do you take for a haddock?

monkeysugar

Dredge with flour, dip in buttermilk, coat in panko. Toss in deep fryer until it floats, drain, salt, serve with french fries, fresh steamed veggies, and beer.

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snowy

And if you're looking to be healthy, deep frying at home is really not that bad (especially compared to deep frying in restaurants, largely because they don't change their oil enough). Cooking Light did a piece a couple months ago where they figured out how to keep the food from absorbing a minimal amount of oil.

Healthy Frying Basics - CookingLight.com

Healthy Fried Food Recipes (Plus Our Frying How-To Guide) - Photos - CookingLight.com

And here is Alton Brown's chips and fish recipe: Chips and Fish Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network

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Strange Famous

personally, throw it out and buy some fish with some flavour

But if I was forced to I'd probably just like grill it, boil some rice, green pepper and pea's, make up some white sauce and then mash the whole lot together

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