Need recommendations on Fish

[Chief Roundup]

So I need some recommendations from those who eat fish regularly.
I am not a fish eater. If fish has a strong pungent smell I can't get it past the nose. I do like Tuna fish sandwiches though.
I don't really eat seafood either. It is expensive to just try and then possibly, probably with me, throw it away because I couldn't get past the smell or texture.
The only time I have ever enjoyed Shrimp was taking them straight from the skillet where they were being cooked in butter. Once they were just a little cooler the texture changed, rubberish, and I could not eat them.
I also need to know what is the best spices to use for cooking fish.
Yes I got my blood work back and my LDL is still to damn high.

[Pointer19]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

I have never tried salmon or tilapia.
Like I said my experience with fish is very limited.

Bagel and Lox (salmon) is a really tasty breakfast with cream cheese and capers that doesn’t seem fishy at all in my opinion.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

It seems to be pretty fishy smelling.

Well, it IS a fish. But it one of the most mild-flavored fish, and depending on how you cook it, it's minimal.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

What is better Slap ya mama, Tony Chachara or Louisiana?

I like the low salt Tony if I'm buying it. I've got in the habit of making my own because I use it a lot. They're all sodium bombs though so if you're trying to watch that then get those versions.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Donger

Well, it IS a fish. But it one of the most mild-flavored fish, and depending on how you cook it, it's minimal.

Is it wrong to figure I should be baking the fish that I get and cook?
Should I do it like a pork steak or chop, sear it in a skillet with some oil and then bake or???

[Donger]

I wonder how many people say, "tuna fish" versus "tuna." I bet it's a sizable majority.

[Megatron96]

Tilapia has a mild flavor, but the flesh tends to be a little coarser grained. Though if you don't have any experience with fish you may not notice.

Basically you're looking for a coldwater white fish, like cod, lingcod, halibut, flounder, etc. Mahi Mahi and swordfish are good choices if you have that option.

For freshwater fish, if you could find walleye that might be your best overall choice. Striper or white bass/white bass hybrids also might work well for you.

These 'white' fish all have little flavor on their own; they're kind of like mushrooms or white meat chicken, meaning they take on the flavor of the seasonings that you put on them.

To remove most/all of the fishy flavor and smell, squeezing a little lemon over it just before serving usually does the trick.

The easiest or most trouble-free way to cook fish is by baking, either in foil or parchment paper.

One trick to remove most of the fishy smell while cooking is to add a couple tablespoons of white wine to the fish before putting in the oven.

[Chief Roundup]

Rate these options for me please
Cod
Halibut
Salmon
Tuna
Tilapia

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Is it wrong to figure I should be baking the fish that I get and cook?
Should I do it like a pork steak or chop, sear it in a skillet with some oil and then bake or???

I'd bake it the first time. I like this one:

https://kristineskitchenblog.com/baked-tilapia/

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Donger

I wonder how many people say, "tuna fish" versus "tuna." I bet it's a sizable majority.

For me Tuna fish is only a sandwich like Egg Salad or Chicken salad.
Why are some called Steaks or patties instead of fillets? I am assuming it is the size of the fish that they were harvested from.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Rate these options for me please
Cod
Halibut
Salmon
Tuna
Tilapia

Halibut is my favorite by far. Salmon at the bottom, unless it's cedar plank. Swordfish or shark is like a fish steak.

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Rate these options for me please
Cod
Halibut
Salmon
Tuna
Tilapia

I'd put salmon and tuna steaks at the bottom for your purposes. The other three I'd rank tilapia last but it's gonna be easy to find and cheap. If you can find a good deal on halibut pull the trigger. Cod is non offensive. Those are about the same to me.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Donger

Well, it IS a fish Dumbass.

I can just hear Milkman/Red Foreman.....

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

Rate these options for me please
Cod
Halibut
Salmon
Tuna
Tilapia

Assuming you mean by 'fishiness' scale:

Tilapia
Cod
Tuna or Halibut
Salmon

In terms of flavor and texture:

Halibut
Cod
Tilapia
Salmon
Tuna-this fish is so lean it tends to get dry during cooking very quickly, so for me I usually just sear, so the middle is rare, which may not be your thing. Cooked-through tuna is not something I've eaten in several decades.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

For me Tuna fish is only a sandwich like Egg Salad or Chicken salad.
Why are some called Steaks or patties instead of fillets? I am assuming it is the size of the fish that they were harvested from.

I just find it funny. No one says, "I'm going to have a trout fish sandwich" or "I made this delicious tilapia fish soup."

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Donger

I just find it funny. No one says, "I'm going to have a trout fish sandwich" or "I made this delicious tilapia fish soup."

Is there any other fish that people turn into a sandwich?