Most of my life, I avoided fish like the plague. Even though I knew it was good for me and I would benefit from eating fish, I refused to even try it.
I still don't like the taste of fish. Or more accurately, I don't like fishy fish. Are you like that too?
I have found that there are certain types of fish and certain ways you prepare them, that can turn a non-fish eater into a fan so you too can get the health benefits from eating fish. Maybe these will help you like they did for me:
1. Type of fish
Typically the white fish seem to be the less fishy of the fish. I have tried and like: grouper, orange roughy, tilapia, cod, tuna steaks, or flounder.
2. Fresh never frozen
Even the frozen white fish tend to be a little fishier to me. If you have a place you can get fresh fish take advantage of it.
3. Cooking
As a personal preference, I have found that using citrus based marinades and grilling fish make it much less fishy. I also really like blackened fish.
There are hundreds of ways to cook and prepare it, so don't be afraid to try new things! Stores also have pre-marinated fish if you are leery about doing it yourself. And if you are using the white fish, they tend to take on the flavor of the marinade rather than the fish itself.
What is your favorite fish? How do you like to prepare your fish?
If you want to get fancy and eat salmon that is not fishy, you can try this recipe from The Fix Fat Forever Weight Loss System.
Salmon Cakes with Green Onion, Ginger and Garlic
Serve over steamed or sautéed cabbage or bok choy, or with stir fried vegetables or rice. Makes 3 servings, 2 cakes each Ingredients:
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2 (5 ounce) cans boneless skinless pink salmon
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3 green onions, sliced thin
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup whole wheat panko (or breadcrumbs)
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1 egg
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½ teaspoon sesame oil
Directions:
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Combine salmon, green onions, ginger, garlic and salt in a large bowl and mix well. Add panko and egg and mix gently to combine. Form into 6 patties.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium flame. When hot, add salmon patties. Cook without disturbing for 4-5 minutes or until bottom is golden and crisp, then gently flip with a pancake turner. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes on other side.