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Introduction
It's winter, which means lots of people are cooking things like fish and shrimp. If you've cooked too much, but don't want to waste the food or spoil your dinner party here is how to reheat fish properly.
Use the microwave.
If you have a microwave, this is the easiest way to reheat fish. Put your cooked fish in a covered dish or in plastic wrap, and heat it for 1 minute per ounce of fish. If you don't have a microwave (or just find it more convenient), try the oven. Heat your cooked fish in foil at 350°F until the center is heated through, then remove from heat and let cool briefly before serving.
Reheat fish on the stovetop.
Reheat fish on the stove top:
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Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and swirl it around to coat the bottom evenly.
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Place fish in the hot oil and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reheat fish in the oven
To reheat fish in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the fish whether it's a whole salmon or just a couple of filets in a baking dish or on a baking sheet and cook for about 10 minutes. This will allow some moisture to come back into your cooked fish so that it doesn't dry out too much during reheating. As with all foods that you're reheating, make sure not to overcook them!
It's not difficult to reheat fish.
It's not difficult to reheat fish. All you need is a microwave and about five minutes of your time, and you're good to go!
A quick search for "reheating fish" yields several methods: You can cover the dish with plastic wrap and heat on high for 1-1/2 minutes per serving or place uncovered in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until heated through. A slower method involves placing fish under a broiler or heating it in an oven preheated to 250 degrees F as directed above. If you want to add some flavor, try seasoning your dish with lemon juice or herbs like dill, rosemary or thyme before reheating it in the microwave (you'll need more time depending on how much food you're reheating).
Conclusion
So, there you have it. How to reheat fish. We hope we've given enough information to help you decide how to reheat your fish in the best way possible. Remember, it's all about timing!
