What to cook for fishing? 8 ideas for fish dishes

Fishing forecast

If your fishing trip lasts more than 1 day, then fishing cooking is a great way to combine your fishing with cooking the fish you catch. Our task is to provide you with the maximum number of ideas that you can implement in your life and make you full. :)

What to take with you for cooking?

Tools for cleaning fish

• A sharp knife;
• Board for dividing fish;
• Special tool for cleaning fish (if available).

Meat storage containers

• A refrigerator with ice or a thermos with ice to keep the fish fresh;
• Plastic containers or bags for packing fish.

Dishes

• Fry pan or grill for cooking fish (if you are going to rest on a paid reservoir, usually the owner of the reservoir provides a barbecue) ;
• Pot / cauldron for preparing sauces or soups;
• Spatula or tongs for turning the fish.
• Plates, forks, knives, spoons, cups.

Condiments

• Frying oil or olive oil;
• Salt, pepper and favorite spices;
• Soy sauce or other seasonings to taste.

Other

• Paper towels or wet wipes;
• Garbage bags;
• Chair or mat for comfortable sitting;
• Umbrella or shade canopy;
• A match or a lighter for lighting coal or firewood;
• Igniter (a quick way to light a fire).

Preparation of fish in 6 steps

• Step 1: Before cleaning the caught fish, inspect it to make sure it is not sick.
• Step 2: Using a sharp knife, make an incision across the belly of the fish from the gills to the tail. Remove the insides.

Be careful not to damage the gall bladder to avoid bitterness in the meat.

• Step 3: Thoroughly rinse the fish under cold running water, cleaning the cavity from the remains of intestines and blood. If the fish is large, you can use a special cleaning tool.
• Step 4: If you don't plan to cook the fish immediately, pat it dry with paper towels and refrigerate, wrapping it in cling film. This will help preserve freshness and avoid an unpleasant smell.
• Step 5: Depending on your recipe and preferences, you can leave the fish whole or cut it into fillets, removing the bones.
• Step 6: If necessary, process the fish according to your recipe. You can marinate, season with spices or simply sprinkle with salt and pepper.

What to cook from caught fish?

Fish kebab

Cut fresh fish into pieces, marinate them in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Then string the pieces on skewers and grill. Serve with lemon.

Preparation of fish

First, rinse your fish.

Next:

1. Get rid of the head, fins and tail
2. Remove the entrails

It is very important to remove the black film, otherwise the dish will turn out bitter.

Wash the fish again and cut into pieces no larger than 5 cm. Get rid of as many bones as possible.

When cooking fish on the barbecue in the form of steaks, the thickness of the pieces should not be more than 4 cm, otherwise they may not be fried.

Fish in foil

Wrap the fish in foil with vegetables (tomatoes, onions, potatoes), add spices and oil. Then put the bag on the grill or coals and fry until done.

Fish soup

We have prepared for you a recipe for fish soup, vegetables and greens. A great way to warm up on cold days by the lake or river. 

Fish curry

Prepare curry sauce with coconut milk, spices and vegetables. Add pieces of fish and simmer until done. Serve with rice.

Fish burger

Make burgers from fresh fish. Grill them and serve them in buns with lettuce, tomatoes and tartar sauce. Count, the same as a fish kebab, but together with fried buns.

Fish Taco

Make tacos filled with fried fish, cabbage, avocado, lime and chipotle sauce.

Just 6 steps to prepare this unique dish:

1. Form the marinade - mix lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro (chopped), cumin, and salt and pepper.
2. Process the fish, wash it, dry it and put it in the marinade in pieces. Cover with something like plastic wrap and place in a cool place for 1 hour. If you have a rented house for fishing, put it in the refrigerator.
3. Make the filling - peel the avocado, remove the stone and chop it. Wash the pepper and cut it into cubes. Peel and chop the onion. Wash and chop the lettuce and cilantro. Mix in a bowl.
4. We mix the sauce - yogurt, zest, cilantro (chopped) and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the vegetables, mix, and put in the refrigerator.
5. We cook the fillet - take it out of a cool place (this was step 2) and fry the fish.
6. Lay out the fish on the tortilla, and put the filling in our sauce on top. We fold the tortillas in half and serve them to the fishing table.

Fish kebab

Mix fish fillet with grated onion, garlic, spices and form kebabs. Fry them in a pan or grill.

Fresh fish salad

Prepare a salad with pieces of fish, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and your favorite dressing.

Cooking safety

Remember safety when cooking fish outdoors, use a charcoal grill, foil or special barbecue grills.

And, of course, make sure you don't leave trash at the fishing spot.