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Need help cooking some fish
CSmith
Posts: 44
Need some help. I am NOT a fish eater. I've done some research and it seems like haddock is a very mild fish. The wife LOVES fish and always begs me to cook it for her on the egg. I've never given in, until now. (Needed an excuse to cook on the egg tomorrow).
So basically I am needing a good recipe and how to on cooking the haddock. Something to get the fish flavor out and give it a great taste. We both enjoy spicy food as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
So basically I am needing a good recipe and how to on cooking the haddock. Something to get the fish flavor out and give it a great taste. We both enjoy spicy food as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!
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Brother, I love fish, whether cooked or raw. "Fish flavor" only comes from fish that isn't fresh. Buy the fish at a reputable market. Haddock does well either grilled hot or pan seared.. PM me if you like.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Blackened in cast iron in the egg would be my suggestion. Blackening spices (I like Prudhomme's, but it's easy to make and any will do) ,screaming hot ci pan, butter, and your done in like 5 minutes
Make sure you have a robust hood if you're doing this indoors as the smoke gets pretty thick. -
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Cedar planked salmon is always a hit at my house!Milton, GA
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Steelhead from Costco. Smoked for 30-45 minutes at 275° is my go to method. It's easy to do and takes on the seasoning flavor very well. Not too fishy either as long as it's fresh. You can also top it (and salmon) with BBQ sauceLarge BGE, Adjustable Rig, Small BGE, 2 BBQ Guru's, 18" WSM, Rockwood, Stage 3 Roush Mustang and a hot wife...
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Fish is great on the egg. It's your first cook, keep it simple, cook it right on the grates.
- Marinate/season the fish at-will. Your marinade will have some oil in it, that'll help with not sticking.
- Spray the grates carefully before you put on the fish.
- Put the fish on the grates...wait a few seconds...then jiggle it a bit (short slide along grates) to unstick it.
- Close the lid and come back in less than 5 minutes for a thinner fish and a little more than 5 minutes for a thick cut of fish.
- Maybe give the top of the fish a spray with oil now. Flip it. Once.
- Now don't f*ck with the fish until it's done. You start moving it and flipping it the damn stuff is going to fall apart and make a mess. The only secret to cooking fish on the grates is to only flip it once.
- You should have some nice color/grill marks on the top now, if you bought fish with skin (like salmon) you are now cooking skin side down...the top will look pretty, and the skin will shield the meat from the direct heat while you continue your cook.
- Now just cook it until you're desired doneness. At this point (or when you first flipped it) you can squeeze some lemon or lime on it. That'll help with any strong fish flavors you want to get rid of. White wine works also.
On the seasoning, you'll probably look something up that you like already, but you can also do olive oil, fresh garlic, kosher salt, pepper wine and/or whatever your favorite spicy seasoning is. If you have a Mediterranean mix, that is always good on fish.
I cook fish direct, not raised. It's a short monitored cook. Close lid while cooking. If you put some smoke on, fish absorbs smoke wonderfully even after such a short cook. I usually skip it for fish, though. It's a delicate flavor and look at all that sh*t you already put on it to mask the flavor!
Enjoy! (or, at least make sure your wife does)
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Don't want "fish" flavor?
Get cast iron skillet prepped in egg direct at 400-500. Season fish with thin coat of softened butter and then blackening spices. Place chicken breast filet in skillet till 150F-160F IT. Enjoy. No fishy taste
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haddock doesnt have a strong fish flavor if its fresh, one of the best fish in new england. ive done this recipe and it brings it to another level, if theres extra make a sandwich with a good sub roll
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/593117/pescado-veracruzana-with-grouper
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Another vote for blackened.Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
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Thanks for posting this! It was written before my time here so I had not seen it. Looks like my next fish cook!fishlessman said:haddock doesnt have a strong fish flavor if its fresh, one of the best fish in new england. ive done this recipe and it brings it to another level, if theres extra make a sandwich with a good sub roll
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/593117/pescado-veracruzana-with-grouper
Wonder how Beli is doing. Haven't heard anything from or about him in forever. Always enjoyed his posts and his photos! @Photo Egg, @Spring Chicken or anyone else... do you guys ever hear from him?I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
fry it:



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Beli and family are all doing great I'm told. I also miss his posts.Carolina Q said:
Thanks for posting this! It was written before my time here so I had not seen it. Looks like my next fish cook!fishlessman said:haddock doesnt have a strong fish flavor if its fresh, one of the best fish in new england. ive done this recipe and it brings it to another level, if theres extra make a sandwich with a good sub roll
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/593117/pescado-veracruzana-with-grouper
Wonder how Beli is doing. Haven't heard anything from or about him in forever. Always enjoyed his posts and his photos! @Photo Egg, @Spring Chicken or anyone else... do you guys ever hear from him?Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Wonder if @Beli still links to our Monterrey friend. Let's find out.Photo Egg said:
Beli and family are all doing great I'm told. I also miss his posts.Carolina Q said:
Thanks for posting this! It was written before my time here so I had not seen it. Looks like my next fish cook!fishlessman said:haddock doesnt have a strong fish flavor if its fresh, one of the best fish in new england. ive done this recipe and it brings it to another level, if theres extra make a sandwich with a good sub roll
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/593117/pescado-veracruzana-with-grouper
Wonder how Beli is doing. Haven't heard anything from or about him in forever. Always enjoyed his posts and his photos! @Photo Egg, @Spring Chicken or anyone else... do you guys ever hear from him?
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Fish flavor? If it smells like fish it isn't fresh.
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