Sea fish refers to fish that live in the sea, and there are many varieties. You may know a few types of sea fish, but how do you cook them deliciously? It's likely that many people haven't studied this in detail. Below, we'll introduce several methods of cooking sea fish and discuss their nutritional value, so you can enjoy a great meal.
Pan-Fried Sea Fish
Ingredients:
Sea fish, pepper, salt, thyme, cornstarch, oil.
Steps:
1. Clean the sea fish by removing its innards and gills, then pat it dry. Make a few slits in the fish with a knife.
2. Wash the thyme and chop it finely.
3. Mix the chopped thyme, pepper, and salt, and rub this mixture evenly over the fish. Marinate for about 2 hours.
4. Place the marinated fish in a dish containing cornstarch to coat both sides evenly.
5. Heat oil in a pan until it reaches about 50% heat, then add the sea fish.
6. Fry over medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown. Sprinkle the remaining thyme on top.
7. Add a small amount of water, cover the pan, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Serve.
Tips:
1. Sea fish naturally have some saltiness, so no additional salt is needed. If you prefer a stronger taste, you can add soy sauce when adding the water. This will also make the fried fish very tasty.
2. When frying fish, use low heat. This prevents burning and ensures the fish is crispy and delicious.
How to Cook Delicious Steamed Sea Fish
Ingredients:
Sea fish, ginger, scallions, cilantro, olive oil, pepper, soy sauce, sugar, salt.
Steps:
1. Clean the sea fish by removing its innards and gills. Stuff the fish with ginger and scallions, then apply an appropriate amount of salt and pepper. Let it marinate briefly.
2. Boil water in a pot, then place the plate with the fish on a rack inside and steam over high heat.
3. After about five minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for a moment before opening the lid.
4. Heat a wok or pan, add more olive oil than usual, and stir-fry ginger and scallions until fragrant.
5. Pour in soy sauce and a little sugar along with cilantro, then turn off the heat.
6. Quickly pour the oil over the steamed fish, sprinkle some pepper on top, and serve.
Tips:
1. When steaming fish, control the heat well and always use high heat.
2. After turning off the heat, don't immediately remove the lid. Let it sit for a while, making the fish meat smoother and tenderer.
How to Cook Delicious Sea Fish
Ingredients:
Sea fish, olive oil, pepper, mint, basil, onions, cilantro, scallion segments, salt, lemon juice, Thai sweet and sour sauce, fish sauce.
Steps:
1. Clean the sea fish by removing its innards and gills, then pat it dry. Rub an appropriate amount of salt and pepper onto the fish and let it marinate for a while.
2. Apply a small amount of olive oil, place the fish on a baking tray, and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
3. Heat a pan, add a small amount of olive oil, and stir-fry onions briefly.
4. Add a little lemon juice, fish sauce, and Thai sweet and sour sauce, stirring well.
5. After a short while, add mint, cilantro, and scallion segments.
6. Remove the baking tray from the oven, pour the cooked sauce over the fish, and return it to the oven for another twenty minutes.
7. Before turning off the oven, add basil, using the residual heat for two to three minutes. Serve.
Nutritional Value of Sea Fish
1. Most sea fish contain rich amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which can lower blood lipids, improve coagulation mechanisms, increase high-density lipoprotein, reduce the formation of blood clots in the heart and brain, and prevent arteriosclerosis.
2. Sea fish contain large amounts of lecithin, which helps remove plaque from blood vessel walls.
3. The DHA in fish oil is a smart factor that activates brain cells, making it easier for neural transmitters to convey accurate information, promoting and coordinating neural circuit transmission, and maintaining normal functioning of brain cells.
4. Sea fish contain large amounts of protein, vitamins, trace elements, and minerals, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve the immune system's ability to combat cancer cells.
5. Sea fish meat contains abundant Ω-3 fatty acids, which protect the retina.