Removing "fishy" taste

[English Teacher]

I know I should eat more seafood for its health benefits, but I can't get past the fishy, oily taste of so many varieties. I think I have heard of a soaking technique that will help with this, but don't know what the ingredients are. Can you advise me? I have a great salmon recipe to try, once I know the trick!

[Kitchen Witch]

cover your fresh fish with cold water - pour in some lemon juice and let it sit for no more than 5 minutes (or it will fall apart); cook

use anywhere from a few tablespoons of lemon juice to 1/4 cup

[Worx4Me]

Also, you can soak it in milk (I prefer buttermilk) for a couple of hours. Works every time.

[English Teacher]

Thank you both! I love this site and how responsive you are!

[Kitchen Witch]

you can also apply white vinegar to the fish, let sit 10 minutes and rinse off with cold water

[Kitchen Witch]

use water and lemon juice or water and salt on your hands to remove the smell from your hands and to remove the smell from your kitchen while cooking your fish - boil 2 cups of water with 2 tablespoons vinegar - allow to simmer during the cooking time

if soaking in milk - you can add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice to the milk - but do not soak for more than an hour - it breaks down the connective tissue and the fish falls apart - remember to refrigerate while soaking (cover as well)

[English Teacher]

That is a great tip for removing odors! My husband is allergic to fish and even the smell can bother him, so now I can cook it and not worry about what lingers. Thanks again!

[Kitchen Witch]

You're very welcomed!

[Worx4Me]

Originally Posted by Kitchen Witch

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if soaking in milk - you can add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice to the milk - but do not soak for more than an hour - it breaks down the connective tissue and the fish falls apart - remember to refrigerate while soaking (cover as well)

Ahhhhh! That explains a few things. They always fall apart on me. No more than an hour, got it!

[Irenes]

Marinate tilapia with water, lemon juice and salt overnight.