How to Season Fish for Cooking. Perfect and Foolproof Method!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Smoked paprika adds flavor without the heat.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is more economical.

Clean the fish fillets with water and lime juice.

Pat the fish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Add cooking oil to the fish fillets.

Sprinkle a little salt over the fish.

Add turmeric powder to the fish.

Add fish seasoning to the fish.

Add all-purpose seasoning to the fish.

Massage the seasonings into the fish fillets well.

Sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper on top of the fish.

Transfer the seasoned fish to a bowl and let it marinate.

Optionally, freeze the fish if not cooking immediately.

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