1. Something's Fishy
Health experts worldwide overwhelmingly agree on the benefits of eating seafood. Everything from weight maintenance to mental acuity and from strong bones to a healthy heart are reported benefits of the vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in fish. Food manufacturers, sensitive to the call for healthier diets, are finding ways to make the food from the sea more palatable. For those who love the fishy smells and tastes that come from a well-cooked catch, eating more seafood is a bonus. Other people must find ways to sneak it in.
2. Concealing the Fishy Flavor
Lobster, whitefish and crab hide out easily in soups and stews. These items are particularly good choices to feed someone who doesn't care for seafood. Bake the white seafood thoroughly using no seasonings or butter so that it comes out of the oven fairly dry. Do not overcook, since you can lose too many of the nutrients you're trying to get in the first place. Let the fish cool. While cooling, any of these less-fishy tasting products will also harden some, making them easier to slice. Cut the pieces into small chunks. You can even pull whitefish and crab apart so that you have a more stringy substance. Add to the soup or stew about an hour before serving so that it can absorb the flavors of the dish without adding too much of the fishiness to the flavor.
3. Replace the Meat With Seafood
Seafood can replace meat in many dishes you may not have even considered. Too often, we think a piece of fish has to be a side dish all its own. When serving burgers or sandwiches, instead put a nicely grilled piece of salmon or tuna on the bun with all the condiments. Instead of adding bacon to a sandwich, try some slices of smoked salmon. The smoking masks the fishy flavor. In addition to soups and stews, you can include seafood in stir-fry dishes quite easily. Shrimp and scallops can even be combined with beef and chicken to give your meal a full-bodied flavor and get those important vitamins in.
4. Cook it Right
Take a little time by following recipes closely or taking cooking classes, to learn how to properly cook fish so that your family will be more open to trying new dishes. You can poach shrimp or fish in beer for a really different dish that has very little fat added. Of course, deep-frying covers a lot of fishiness, but it does add enormous amounts of fat and calories that negate the positive benefits of eating seafood. Experiment with spices and seasonings such as ginger, lemongrass and onions and garlic when broiling or baking fish to get some really exciting tastes going.
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