Fans of delicious food have always been interested in the science of "cooking." Fish in popularity of use in cooking is in second place after meat. Meet gourmet catfish dishes .
Catfish is a valuable fish. Its meat is tender, nutritious, while there is no scale, and a minimum of bones - only the ridge and ribs. It was this quality that made the fish “royal”; many culinary experts even compare it to animal fillets. For cooking, medium-sized individuals are especially appreciated, since the meat of large fish is more rigid and fatty. “It melts in the mouth” - this is how you can most accurately characterize the taste characteristics of any somimini dish, whether it is an ear, meatballs or barbecue. To prepare many of them, it is customary to pickle fish: in saline before frying or in spices and lemon juice to get a cold hot snack. We suggest you cook fish dishes, with photos and instructions: a festive recipe is a kebab of catfish, and everyday - fried fish.
Original recipe - kebab from catfish
This is the most delicious dish of all fish. Try to cook it at least once, and you will not be disappointed by choosing catfish instead of pork or lamb. When you pickle fish, it is better to give up vinegar and use lemon juice, but in a reasonable amount, since the taste can change greatly from its acid.
Required Products:
- catfish fillet;
- bell pepper;
- Red onion;
- dried basil;
- garlic;
- red ground pepper;
- salt;
- lemons;
- seasoning for fish ;
- olive oil;
- wooden skewers.
1. Cut the catfish fillet into medium-sized pieces to conveniently string onto skewers.
2. Peel and chop the red onion and bell pepper approximately to the size of the prepared slices of fillet.
3. Mix fish and vegetables with seasonings, chopped garlic, olive oil and salt. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. in the fridge.
4. Squeeze the juice from 1-2 lemons and pour them the fillet with vegetables. It is necessary to marinate the fish for 25-30 minutes.
5. Pre-soak in 15-20 minutes. before cooking, skewers in warm water.
6. Cook kebabs for frying. To do this, string the pickled fillet on skewers, alternating fish and vegetables.
7. Spread the foil on a baking sheet, then place the fish and vegetables on it. Sprinkle lightly with olive oil on top.
8. Place the dish in a preheated oven to 250 degrees. After 25-30 minutes the fish is ready.
Garnish can be mashed potatoes or boiled spaghetti.
Fried catfish
This dish can be considered easier to prepare than a barbecue, but it is not much inferior in taste.
You will need: catfish, cut into portions, salt and spices for pickling, flour for breading and vegetable oil for frying.
Prepare a solution where you will pickle fish before frying. Dissolve spices and salt (2 tbsp.) In water (1 l), place fish in it for 30-40 minutes. Then fold it into a colander to completely glass the water. In a frying pan in hot oil, fry pieces of fish pre-breaded with flour on both sides.
Following these recipes, you can try to cook dishes from other types of river fish, such as pikeperch or perch, choosing large fish. Try, dare, and you will succeed!