Fishermen and women are members of a thriving breed of outdoor adventurers who have learned to hold cooking in almost as high esteem as their sport.  It is only through careful attention to preparation and cooking methods that the end product of their daily toil is reached, rendering the sweet taste of victory on their tongues!

Fish can be cooked in a multitude of ways and every fisherman has an opinion about which one is worthy of the day's catch. So it's no surprise that well-worn methods have been passed down through generations of fishermen, attaining their stamps of perfection along the way. We've documented these methods along with some tips on how to make your meals rise up to the high standards that have been set. In addition, we've selected a combination of recipes that best capture the spirit of cooking fresh-caught fish, some of which go beyond the basics and promise to catapult your catch of the day to sublime perfection!

FRYING

When there's a feisty fish tugging at the line, it is rare to find a fisherman who won't be breading and frying before the day is through! The crackle of butter or oil, wafting smells rising from the pan and the artful ease with which fishermen flip the frying fish, all add to the supremacy of pan-frying in the fishing world. For the best possible pan-frying results, take extra care to ensure that the butter or oil is hot (but not in danger of scorching) and that the fish is well coated with batter. Season the batter to your heart's content and enjoy the fruits of the day's labor!

Beer Batter Fish Fillets
Crispy Fish
Fish and Chips
Wonderful Fried Fish Tacos

GRILLING

Grilling is the testiest of traditional fish-cooking methods, because it is deceptive in its apparent simplicity. The novice cook assumes that grilling fish requires only as much attention as grilled steak, burgers or chicken; this is a serious misjudgment. Unlike other meats, fish tend to secrete much of their moisture when cooked, and on an open grill the precious liquid has no recourse but to drip into the coals. To preserve a fish's moisture, there are a couple steps that can be taken. First, coat the fish with oil. Oil will seal a portion of a fish's moisture inside. Second, keep careful watch over the fillets and flip them as soon as a cut into the fish reveals that the fish is cooked at least ½ way through. Once flipped, watch the fillets closely and remove the fish from heat as soon as it is cooked through. Another option is to place the fish on, or wrap the fish in, aluminum foil. The foil will capture the moisture and allow the fish to marinate in its moisture while cooking.

Acapulco Margarita Grouper
Grilled Halibut
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Swordfish with Rosemary
Orange Glazed Swordfish

BAKING

Baking is the perfect cooking method for the fisherman who needs to get in a shower and change of clothing before sidling up to the dinner table. Prepare the marinade, preheat the oven, and pop the fish in for the prescribed amount of time. Be sure to check the fish often to ensure that it doesn't overcook!

Cheesy Catfish
Stuffed Halibut
Bahamian Mahi Mahi
Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

Whatever the prize catch of the day is, there is without a doubt a cooking method and recipe that can help it shine even brighter than you'd imagined! Take some time and consider your options before diving in and always, ALWAYS remember the golden rule of fish cooking: No Fish Deserves Over Cooking!

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