This boiled fish recipe is easy, simple, quick and ready in less than 10 minutes. It is made with a few simple ingredients, and can be served with side dishes like rice, potatoes, and vegetables. Let me show you how to boil fish that is tender yet firm, flaky, and packed full of flavor.
Boiled Fish Recipe
With this simple boiled fish recipe, you will learn how to boil fish that is tender, yet firm, flavorful and melt in the mouth.
Boiling fish is quick and it can be ready in just 10 minutes or less depending on the type of fish making it a good option for when you want a quick dinner.
You can boil fish from frozen or fresh and this post will show you how to with cooking time guide.
Be it fish fillets, loins, fish steak, or whole fish, boiling fish is straightforward, and requires just a few ingredients. The ingredients used are common dried herbs and spices found in the kitchen cupboard.
For this recipe, I used salmon fish but you can use any other type of fish. Apart from boiled salmon, other fish that are best for boiling are halibut, cod, mackerel, tilapia, catfish, hake, sea bass, and red bream amongst others.
Related: Instant pot fish, Air fryer salmon
Ingredients
Fish fillets- I used salmon but you can use any type like halibut, cod, haddock, tilapia.
Smoked paprika
Parsley
Onion
Black pepper
Stock cube - Optional
Salt
Water
You can simply use this perfect salmon seasoning or any good fish seasoning of your choice.
How To Boil Fish
Clean the fish
Add the fish into a pot then add paprika, black pepper, parsley, chopped onions, stock cube, and salt.
Pour water in the pot enough to cover the fish by at least half an inch.
It's best to use boiling water so it firms the flesh of the skin. Also put enough salt so the fish doesn't taste bland. The water should taste slightly salty.
Place the pot on medium heat and cook the fish for 5-8 minutes or till tender.
When cooked, use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer the fish to a plate.
Serve and enjoy.
You can serve some of the broth with the fish or save it to use in recipes that call for fish broth.
How To Boil Frozen Fish
Boiling frozen fish is similar to cooking it from fresh however cooking time when boiling it from frozen is slightly longer. Here's how to boil fish from frozen:
Rinse off the ice glaze if any.
Put water in a pot and bring to boil.
Add paprika, onion, black pepper, parsley, stock cube, and salt.
Stir and add the frozen fish.
Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until cooked tender.
Bring them out of the broth and serve.
How Long To Boil Fish
Boiled fish cooking time depends on the type of fish, the size, the method of cooking, and if cooking skin on.
The fish in this post took 6 minutes to boil. If using thicker pieces, it will take slightly longer. Also, whole fish will take longer to boil than fish fillets, steak, and loins.
How long to boil salmon is 5-8 minutes.
For white fish like cod, Haddock, and others boiling time is 5-6 minutes.
If boiling the fish from frozen, add 2-3 minutes.
Fish is cooked when the inside is tender, it flakes when a fork is inserted, and when checked with an instant thermometer the internal temperature is at least 140F.
What To Serve With Boiled Fish
Fish is a good source of protein, it is versatile and can be served with many foods including the below listed:
How To Store
To store boiled fish, let it completely cool then pack it in a sealable container or Ziploc, label it with name and use by date, then store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you want to preserve it for more than 3 days then you should put it in the freezer from the start. It will be preserved for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Leftover can be used in soups, sandwiches, wraps, curries, and stews.
It can be reheated in the microwave. To reheat it in the microwave, place the fish on a microwave safe plate, sprinkle with a tablespoon of water, put in the microwave, cover and use the high settings of the microwave to reheat at 30 seconds interval till fish is warmed through.
Tips
- The fish should be covered by water by at least ¼ inch in the pot.
- You can boil fish with vegetables at the same time. Use vegetables that cook at the same time as the fish. Such vegetables are carrots, peas, and broccoli.
- The fish broth can be used for cooking other dishes like soups, curries, stews, pasta, rice, and vegetables.
- If you want the broth spicier, add cayenne or fresh peppers like scotch bonnet.
- The broth can be served with the fish. It's tasty and great, especially for winter meals or when recovering from a cold or flu.
- Don't overcook the fish so they don't break up and mashed up.
FAQS
Is it ok to boil fish
Yes, it is. Boiling fish is easy, quick, healthy, and delicious when done right. Boiling is one of the healthiest methods of cooking fish. With boiled fish, you get tender, firm, flavorful fish and delicious fish broth.
How do I boil white fish
Boil white fish the same way as boiling other fish. Bring water to boil, add the seasoning, and fish and simmer. Follow the recipe and tips in this post for the perfect outcome.
Can fish be cooked by boiling?
What is the best way to boil fish
The best way to boil fish is in a pot on the stovetop. Use the right spices, and cook the fish for the right cooking time to ensure it's tender but firm.
What kind of fish can you boil
You can boil any type of fish from salmon to cod, haddock, mackerel, halibut, tilapia, catfish, and others. They can be whole, steaks. fillet, or loins.
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Boiled Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Fish fillets, steaks, loins, or whole. Salmon or any type of fish.
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Parsley
- ¼ cup chopped Onion
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 5 g Stock cube optional
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
- Clean the fish
- Add the fish into a pot then add paprika, black pepper, parsley, chopped onions, stock cube, and salt.
- Pour water in the pot enough to cover the fish by at least half an inch.It's best to use boiling water so it firms the flesh of the skin. Also, put enough salt so the fish doesn't taste bland. The water should taste slightly salty.
- Place the pot on medium heat and cook the fish for 5-8 minutes or till tender.
- When cooked, use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer the fish to a plate.
- Serve and enjoy.You can serve some of the broth with the fish or save it to use in recipes that call for fish broth.
Notes
- The fish should be covered by water by at least ¼ inch in the pot.
- You can boil fish with vegetables at the same time. Use vegetables that cook at the same time as the fish. Such vegetables are carrots, peas, and broccoli.
- The fish broth can be used for cooking other dishes like soups, curries, stews, pasta, rice, and vegetables.
- If you want the broth spicier, add cayenne or fresh peppers like scotch bonnet.
- The broth can be served with the fish. It's tasty and great, especially for winter meals or when recovering from a cold or flu.
- Don't overcook the fish so they don't break up.
Nutrition
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