Fish can be steamed or poached and get excellent results. To steam fish, place it in a metal or bamboo steamer. Place the steamer into a saucepan that has water that has been seasoned with lemon, ginger, or any seasonings from your favorite recipe. The fish can be poached by lowering it into a liquid that is simmering but not boiling. A boiling liquid will cook the fish too quickly and cause the outside of the fish to overcook. The poaching liquid can contain any aromatic herb or vegetable that you enjoy. Cooking times are only a few minutes and depend on the thickness of the fish. As always, test the fish if fully cooked with the color and flake tests.
Here is a list of quick tips:
* If the fish has been properly cooked, the meat will appear opaque but will still be moist.
* Try not to thaw frozen fish completely before cooking, or it may make them very dry and mushy.
* When baking fish, prepare the marinade, preheat the oven, and put the fish in for the prescribed amount of time. Be sure to check the fish often to ensure that it doesn't overcook.
* It is best to grill, broil, steam or poach oily fish so that their natural fats can drain while they are cooked.
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