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Chinese Shrimp Recipes - Fish Preparation
Marinades are a good way to add flavor and moisture to the fish before cooking. You only need to marinate fish for 30-60 minutes. If you marinate the fish for too long, the acids in the marinade will start to cook and break down the flesh. Lean fish should also be basted during cooking to keep the fish from drying out. Fattier fish, like tuna and salmon don't need basting, but you can baste them to add more flavor.
If you soak the fish in water with a little vinegar before baking it, it will turn out to be sweeter, more tender and hold its shape better. Another tip is to marinate the fish fillets in salt and lemon before baking. This makes them easier to handle and gives a fresh taste and firmer flesh.
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Mussels or shrimp in white wine
* 1/4 c. olive oil
* 5-6 scallions coarsely chopped
* 1 lb. shucked mussels, or 2 lbs. mussels in shell, briefly steamed and taken out of their shells;
* or 2 lbs. shrimp , briefly steamed and peeled, leaving tail on
* 1 c. dry white wine
* 1 tsp. dry mustard
* 1/2-1 tsp. minced fresh chili pepper, or 1/3- 2/3 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
* 1 1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* 1/2 c. water or fish stock
* 2-3 tbsps. lemon juice
* 3/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
* sea salt to taste
In a deep, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and saute' the scallions for 2 minutes.
Add the mussels or shrimps, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the wine, and when it starts to boil, add the mustard, chili pepper, half the parsley, and the water or stock. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add the lemon juice, feta cheese, and the rest of the parsley. Do not stir, but shake the pan to distribute the ingredients evenly. Let cool to just warm, and serve.
These easy tips should give confidence to prepare fish dinners at home. Fish is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.
* You can place fish directly on the grill, but if you do this, use a firm fleshed fish, like grouper, tuna, swordfish, or salmon.
* Shrimp, Scallops, and chunks of firm fleshed fish work well on skewers.
* Flour is often used as a coating for foods that are fried. Pieces of fish are often pan-fried with a flour coating, which develops a crisp, flavorful crust, and an interior that is tender flaky.
* Make sure your grill is clean and oiled.
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