Oven Baking<\/span><\/p>\nThis process requires a heavy skillet. I prefer cast iron for two reasons; it creates more heat that lessens the cooking time, and the pan is seasoned and needs no added oil.<\/p>\n
If your skillet has a rubber protector on the handle, remove it before putting it in the oven. If the handle is plastic, protect it with a foil wrap before putting it in the oven.<\/p>\n
Put a skillet into oven and preheat oven to 500\u00ba. When it is at temperature, take the pan out of the oven and close the oven door to keep heat in. If the pan is not cast iron or non-stick, add1 or 2 tbs. Canola, grapeseed or other clear vegetable oil that tolerates high heat (not olive oil). Put the fish into the pan and return the pan to the oven. After 2-3 minutes for fish 1\u201d or less thick or 5-7 minutes for thicker fish, check to see if the bottom edges are crusty and brown. If they are, turn the fish over and cook on other side. When it\u2019s done (Hint #5), remove pan from oven, transfer fish to a heated plate and serve immediately.<\/p>\n
Outdoor Grilling<\/span><\/p>\nHaving problems with fish sticking to the grill? Try raising the cooking temperature, a lot. High temperature prevents fish from sticking to the grill. Try taking it up to at least 600\u00ba. I usually grill at 800\u00ba, and restaurants often grill above 1200\u00ba.<\/p>\n
Begin by brushing the surfaces of the fish with a very thin coating of Dijon Glaze or oil; too much oil will cause a flame up (don\u2019t oil the skin).<\/p>\n
Cook fish for 1-2 minutes and check for doneness without moving it until it comes up easily. Then turn it and cook the other side.<\/p>\n
Transfer cooked fish to a heated plate and serve immediately.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t recommend this method for thin cuts (1\/2\u201d or less) of the delicate varieties of white fish such as True or Lingcod, sole, perch, Pacific halibut, Snapper etc. They cook so fast that they are likely to break apart. Thin cuts of denser varieties like Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo (Ono) do well.<\/p>\n
After a couple of practice sessions, fresh fish cooked at a high temperature and sauced with a simple blend of fat and citrus can become a quick, healthful and delicious go to dinner entree.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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