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Steamed fish with potatoes get drenched in a flavorful brown butter infused with anchovies and chives for a bistro-like meal that comes together in no time.
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When it comes to frying fish, a whole fish is a whole lot more forgiving than fillets and easier to cook. And did we mention that crispy, flaky skin?
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Most 1”-thick pieces of fish will cook in 30 minutes. If the fish is done before you're ready to sit down, simply turn off the oven—it will hold. If it isn't quite ready when you are, crank up the heat to 350° and it'll finish quickly.
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Crushed potato chips (mixed with a bit of mayo) make a delightfully crispy and nostalgic-tasting topping for flaky white fish.
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Cutting those slits in the fish is key. They help the fish cook more quickly and make it easier to tell when it's done.
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Just about the most approachable at-home fish cooking method there is.
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Don’t let fish intimidate you on the grill. Cutting it into wide planks makes it easy to flip.
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Ask your fishmonger to fillet the fish for you, remove the skin and pin bones, then hack up the bones. That’s why they’ve got the waterproof apron and stainless steel equipment back there, right? The size of the individual whole fishes doesn’t matter—just make sure you have about 7 pounds total.
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In Korean, ssam literally means “wrapped”—set the fish in the center of the table and pull the meat off the bones, using chopsticks to fill lettuce wraps along with radish salad, ssamjang, kimchi, and rice. Roasting a whole fish—skin, bones, and all—is surprisingly easy, and the flesh stays moist and flavorful even if you overcook it a touch.
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This crispy fried catfish recipe from Nashville icon Arnold’s requires some prep and patience, but the crunchy cornmeal crust is worth it.
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Grilling a whole fish doesn’t have to be daunting, we’re here to show you how it’s done (simply!).
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Why slap a whole fish on the grill? Because it tastes better, and this recipe from Hartwood proves it.
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You read that right. For the best steamed fish of your life, cook it in the microwave—then finish with an aromatic sizzle of ginger and garlic in hot oil.
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Skip the sauté pan: You should really be cooking your fish on the grill. Let these recipes inspire you.
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If you can learn how to cook a whole fish, you'll have summer's most impressive dinner in your back pocket.
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Transform preserved fish into a stunner of an entertaining appetizer with a handful of fridge and pantry staples.
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Throw everything in the skillet, bring it to a simmer, and dinner is done.
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Frying at home is a drag, unless you happen to be outdoors, holding a beer, and not worrying about spills or smelling up the house.
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Shake up your seafood routine.