Delicious Pan-Seared Fish: The Secret to Grilling Frozen Fish Without Thawing
Delicious Pan-Seared Fish: The Secret to Grilling Frozen Fish Without Thawing
The Ultimate Hack for Grilling Frozen Fish Straight from the Freezer
Grilling frozen fish without thawing can often result in burnt exteriors and undercooked insides. However, a culinary expert on the TV show ‘Altoran’ revealed a clever trick to achieve perfectly cooked fish directly from the freezer! Discover this secret method to enjoy tender, flaky, and beautifully seared fish every time, bypassing the need for tedious thawing.
Main Ingredients- 1 frozen fish
- Vegetable oil, generously
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by making 2-3 diagonal slits, about 2-3 cm apart, across the body of the frozen fish. This helps the heat penetrate evenly and cook the fish thoroughly.
Step 2
Place a frying pan over high heat (강불) and let it preheat thoroughly. Once the pan is hot, add a more generous amount of cooking oil than you typically would. Proper preheating is key!
Step 3
When the pan is well-heated and the oil is warm, reduce the heat to low (약불). Carefully place the frozen fish into the pan, ensuring the flesh side makes contact with the oil.
Step 4
Cover the pan with a lid and let the fish cook on low heat for 3 minutes. Cooking with the lid on at low heat creates a steaming effect, which gently thaws the fish from the inside out while cooking it.
Step 5
After 3 minutes, lift the lid. You should see the fish browning nicely. Now, flip the fish over to cook the skin side. Cover the pan again and continue cooking on low heat for another 3 minutes.
Step 6
After a total of about 6 minutes of cooking, it’s time to make the fish wonderfully crispy! Turn the heat back up to high and cook for just 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Crucial step: during this final stage, use paper towels to carefully blot away any excess oil and moisture that has accumulated in the pan or on the fish. Skipping this step can result in a steamed texture rather than a crispy one, so be sure to pat it dry to achieve that delightful crispiness!
Step 7
Voila! You’ve successfully prepared a delicious pan-seared fish with a crispy exterior and a moist interior, all without the hassle of thawing. Serve immediately and enjoy this perfectly cooked dish with your favorite side!
