How to Cook Fish

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There are a lot of different kinds of fish to cook and almost as many different ways to prepare it. How long to cook fish varies depending on the type of fish, and whether it is fresh or frozen. A general rule of thumb to follow is 10 minutes cooking time for each inch of fish. If you cook fish in a sauce, you can reduce the cooking time to 5 minutes for every inch. Frozen fish takes longer to cook, usually about 20 minutes per inch of fish. You can tell that fish is done cooking when the flesh turns opaque and the meat flakes when tested with a fork. Overcooking makes fish tough not to mention loses its flavor.

One tasty way to cook fish fillets is to pan-fry them in a heavy skillet. Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels before dipping in a coating mixture. Heat one inch of oil in the skillet over medium heat to 365 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry fish until they get golden brown, usually in about 5 minutes. Remove fish from pan and lay on a plate covered with paper towels to drain.

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