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We went fishing recently and came home with a ton of fresh fish. It got me to thinking about all the different ways we could cook it, so I went searching and found some tried and true ways as well as some new ways that look delicious! Here are 10 simple ways to cook fresh fish, whether you caught it yourself or bought it from a local seafood market.
10 Simple Ways to Cook Fresh Fish
Fish on the Stovetop
Cooking fish on the stove is a great way to keep it simple. Cast iron skillets are perfect for cooking fish!
Stovetop Fish | The Kitchn
Crispy Smoked Paprika Parmesan Fish | The Kitchn
Pan Cooked Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce | Southern Savers
Crispy Pan Fried Fish | Recipe Tin Eats
Fish Tacos | The Kitchn
Cooking Fish on the Grill
The grill is another simple way to cook fish, especially with thicker filets like salmon. You don’t want to try to grill something that is so delicate it will fall into the grill when you try to flip it!
Grilled Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Salmon | Southern Savers
Grilled Fish with Citrus | Martha Stewart
Baking Fish
Baking is another simple way to cook fish since it can be hard to flip over more delicate pieces of fish. Baking gives you great flavor and allows you to add a ton of different seasonings!
Fast Baked Fish | Taste of Home
Parmesan Crusted Baked Fish | MyRecipes
Poaching Fish
While not a very well known method of cooking, poaching is a great way to cook something as light and delicate as fish. It’s not a good idea to poach steak, but poaching fish makes a ton of sense!
Simple Poached White Fish | Cook for Your Life
Do you have any other simple ways to cook fresh fish? Let us know in the comments!
