About this 800 pound fish in the room

RRP

OK guys and gals - to some of you it makes no difference but to others we will be "enjoying" a meatless day tomorrow as well as 7 Fridays for a while. My wife is Catholic and while I am not I like to oblige her needs and cook meals we both will like. So who wants to post their favorite fish recipes? BTW once upon a time my wife asked a priest if frog legs counted as meatless and though hesitant he replied I guess so. So - we took that as yes and never asked for a second opinion. While we will have a mess of legs once or twice there is no way frog legs for 8 future meals! Ribbit Ribbit 

Dinah_Moe_Humm

I guess that frog is OK.  They start out with gills !!

Skiddymarker

Interesting perspective on the frog legs, Catholics I've known apply it's OK to eat if it can swim. Always wondered why beef was not allowed during Lent as cattle can swim....
Lots of fish recipes, but sorry no help here, SWMBO is a beer batter fish kinda gal, all other treatment is sneered at. 

PirateBill

The wife and I love the Cider planked salmon recipe found in the BGE cookbook, don't have the book right in front of me now but I can get you the recipe ... its always seemes like a crowd pleaser.  

lousubcap

As you are aware, there are many great fish options out there if you like fish.  I think sushi (careful about the bacon) would be quite a change of pace.  Any flash seared tuna etc.  
BTW- I end up working a local VFW fish fry (beer batter recipe) for the duration of the Fridays.  That deal takes fried fish off any menu for me for the cycle  (and I'm not even Catholic.)  

Chief9

Honestly, other than fried, one of my favorite ways to make fish is to broil it in the oven.  You can use most any white fish (mahi, flounder, striper, speckled trout, etc.)  Place it on a greased cookie sheet, top with butter and some Ragin River rub and broil for about 4 mins.  While its cooking, mix mayo, a little lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese and a few dashes of old bay.  When the fish looks done pull it and spread the above mixture on each piece and return to the broiler for no more than 90 secs or whenever you see the cheese start to bubble. 

SemolinaPilchard

I like the not asking for a second opinion thing. Been there a few times.

Dobie

I just eat what I want and go to hell. 

EggMcMic

My kids like baked tilapia, so I adapted it for the egg. After applying some non-stick, I will lay out 4 fillets in a pan, lightly spray with olive oil and then liberally apply seasoning of choice. Favorite right now is Cavender's. "Bake" in the egg at 425 (+/-25) for about 15 minutes. Works the same in the oven but I like the little smoky taste it imparts.

xfire_ATX

We do Cedar Plank Salmon using Adams Jamaican Jerk Seasoning.  I cook it at ~350 indirect for ~25 min.

We do like this Garlic Lime Shrimp- I mix between using Skewers or using a Grill Mat.
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/07/grilled-lime-garlic-shrimp-recipe.html

fishlessman

from an old marist brother in my catholic high school that studied the really old scripture, lent was fasting during the day and celebration at night, nothing about no meat or eating fish

you dont need to fight this, keep it simple

scallops



seared tuna



green lightning shrimp, i do this in a basket and toss the buttery goodness on a steak, but they are good. picture stolen from kristi's site
 http://necessaryindulgences.com/2013/05/green-lightning-shrimp/



maine eggs maine lobster dip


verecruzana, this ones from beli, i use cod or haddock
odd recipe, great flavors

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/593117/pescado-veracruzana-with-grouper

bgebrent

Hard to beat simply grilled sea bass or halibut.  Simple seasonings and finished with a little butter with lemon.  If you want some smoke, grape vine or alder, but you knew that.  I like whole fish on the egg but most don't seem to want to try this.  And there's always frog legs, they are delicious 

fishlessman

bear battered and fried, simple simple



shrimp tacos
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1158786/shrimp-tacos

bgebrent

https://us.v-cdn.net/5017260/uploads/editor/av/w01rzgemmt78.jpg

OhioEgger

My great-grandfather was from Nova Scotia, and pretty much lived on codfish and potatoes. He got my mother liking cod as a child, and she passed it on to me. Most people think codfish is really boring, but it can be excellent. Here's the way I do it:

1 lb codfish, cut in 1 inch cubes. I look for cod loins at the store.
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups whole milk
½ tsp seasoned salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 375 (you could do it in the Egg, but I've always used the oven).
In a medium saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour until smooth. Whisk constantly, cooking for about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat, whisk in half the milk, stir for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Add remaining milk, salt, pepper, and onion. Whisk until it starts to thicken.
Mix cheese with breadcrumbs.
Place cod in greased baking dish, cover with sauce and top with cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake 20-25 minutes until golden on top.

fishlessman

salmon croquettes

more complicated, good gameday food

braised the salmon in butter, maybe 4 pounds meat shredded, 2 red onions, 2 large jalapenos, 2 sticks celery, 1 sleeve ritzs crackers, some mustard, pepper, onion and garlic powder, and some cayenne, about a cup and a half mayo. mix it all up and fold the salmon and some panko in. sauce was mayo with a couple tbsp franks, green relish, and a shot of honey



shrimp pineapple curry
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/392243/maine-shrimp

HendersonTRKing

I love clams on the egg.  Easy as can be and leave out the pancetta for lent.  The tuna burgers are a nice change of pace, although some may think it sinful to grind up fresh tuna like that.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1180951/mothers-day-clams-and-tuna-burgers#latest

bgebrent

Ron, you've surely already done this but whole snapper is the bomb. 

GrillSgt

If you have a Lucky's nearby they have a great peeled and deveined shrimp for $8.99/lb. 

Eoin

This is a pre-Egg recipe I have made for years and is really good with any firm white fish like cod, haddock or monk fish.

A thick piece of fish seasoned with a bit of butter on top in a baking dish. Cook indirect until just starting to flake, probably 15 -20 minutes at 350 F. This part would work well on the egg, cod and haddock are both good with a bit of smoke.

Put the fish to one side and cover.

Make a ragu sauce with onion, garlic and tinned chopped plum tomatoes (plus chopped chillis if you want a bit of heat). Fresh tomatoes are even better if you can get really good ripe ones and be bothered to peel them. Simmer this for 15 mins to thicken up the tomatoes.

While that is simmering, slice some more onions and fry in olive oil until browned a little, then stir in a handful of raisins and a handful of sliced almonds. Fry gently until the raisins swell up.

Plate up the fish with the ragu on top and then the onion / raisin / almond mix on that. The nuts and raisins thing sounds a bit odd, but it's really good - this is an Egyptian recipe, so has the north african thing of fruit and nuts with fish and meat dishes.

jtcBoynton

RRP said:

...BTW once upon a time my wife asked a priest if frog legs counted as meatless and though hesitant he replied I guess so. ...

I believe that salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and shellfish are permitted.  The flesh of mammals or birds is not.

Teefus

Salmon filets. Smoked or grilled. Use your favorite rub or coat with some other yummy stuff. Bake indirect at 350. Cover with garlic and parmigian cheese or with southwest themed spice and salsa or with lemon and butter. So many options. 

bgebrent

Spaightlabs

shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it.

WeberWho

Spaightlabs said:

shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that's about it.

Eggaroo

I recently made these salmon burgers and grilled them on the egg around 375 direct -
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7131-salmon-burgers?em_pos=large&emc=edit_ck_20170213&nl=cooking&nlid=78508130

Very tasty.

mlamb01

Try salmon, or any other fish sous vide style.  Brine it for 30 minutes first in a ice water/salt bath.  Cook it at 125 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes for a 1" thick piece.  Put whatever seasonings and spices you like in the bag with it along with some EVOO while it cooks.  You can sear it in the skillet afterwards or hit it with a torch, but it is also good straight out of the bag.

After you have had salmon cooked this way, you will realize how much it dries out on the egg.  It really is incredible, the thin edges of the fillet will not overcook like they do on the egg.  Every bite is just as tender.

JethroVA

family favorites:  cod dipped in egg wash and herbed panko crumbs.  Pan sear until golden brown.   Salmon: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1178688/simple-tasty-salmon-marinade#latest Simple tasty salmon marinade.
Shrimp of course like ^ said above.   And crab cakes!  And oysters!

JethroVA

hey @bgebrent what do you stuff in the snapper? Can't tell from the pic. 

bgebrent

JethroVA said:

hey @bgebrent what do you stuff in the snapper? Can't tell from the pic. 

Garlic, thyme, Basil, lemon and S & P.  Simple and let's the fish shine.

gmac

jtcBoynton said:

RRP said:

...BTW once upon a time my wife asked a priest if frog legs counted as meatless and though hesitant he replied I guess so. ...

I believe that salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and shellfish are permitted.  The flesh of mammals or birds is not.

I'm no expert but they do a muskrat dinner around here during Lent. I've been told as long as it swims it's good but that could be a "regional interpretation". 

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/02/26/468166791/when-beef-is-off-limits-beaver-and-muskrat-make-it-to-lenten-menu