![]() ![]() ![]() So if you’re looking to use up that vacuum-sealed fish in your freezer, or if you are lucky enough to get a few fresh fillets this month, here are several pallet-pleasing treats from us at The Fisherman. That’s my little secret as my friends often wonder how I get my fish (or steak) just right every time.From the Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italy), Wigilia (Poland), Revellion (France), Julbord (Sweden), to the Festival of Lights, we as avid fishermen have the unique opportunity of providing a good piece of many of these meals ourselves during the holiday season. It takes the guess work out of your cooking. The internal temperature is a much better and reliable guide than any rough time estimate provided by the recipe. The fish is done as the internal temperature reaches 140☏. Since it’s hard to see whether the fish is done or not inside the packet, it is wise to insert a food thermometer at the thickest part of the fish. Tips: I baked the small branzino for 25 minutes as Hugh has outlined in the recipe and it was slightly overcooked. Hence, that’s a unique experience not to be missed. The beauty of this method is the ease of preparation, the flavor gets sealed in and the rich aroma is released on your plate as you eat it. The trick is to seal everything tightly in a packet double layering may be necessary. Especially relevant, it is one-pot cooking, except no stirring is required. I have another packet recipe using sausages, potatoes and onion that I like to make all the time. Wrapping the whole fish in foil and bake in one packet can’t be easier. ![]() With Hugh’s fish book and the fishermen bringing their catches to the local farmers market, I am prepared to put a lot of fish dishes on the table during the summer months. Except they are only selling in the summer months. I like getting our fish directly from the fishermen who sell them in the local farmers market. Even without a long list of health benefits, we love eating fish – as long as we can get fresh supply. So fish is brain food, as my mother had told me in my childhood. Essential fatty acids are necessary for optimal brain function. Current research into how omega-3s affect the human brain, and thus human behavior…. The known direct health benefits of eating oily fish include a reduced risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes lower blood pressure and cholesterol level…. In the first chapter, Hugh starts by explaining how fish is good for you. While you turn the pages, it seems evident that everything you want to know about fish can be found in this thick 600-page book. It says that right on the cover of the book. The book is presented as a definitive guide to sourcing and cooking sustainable fish and shellfish. Moreover, this recipe comes from The River Cottage Fish Book by Huge Fearnley-Whittingstall. I’m bringing this dish to the virtual potluck at IHCC this week. An easy assessment of how fresh the fish is. I got a small branzino, serving two, to bake in a foil parcel.
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