How to make delicious flat fish
Among the hot topics on the Internet recently, food content still occupies an important position, especially about how to make home-cooked dishes. As a common food, small flat fish is loved for its tender meat and rich nutrition. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to give you a detailed introduction to several classic methods of small flat fish, and attach structured data for readers' reference.
1. Nutritional value of small flat fish

Flat fish is rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids and a variety of minerals. It is a low-fat and highly nutritious food. The following are the main nutrients per 100 grams of flat fish:
| Nutritional information | Content |
|---|---|
| protein | 18.5 grams |
| fat | 3.2 grams |
| Calcium | 50mg |
| iron | 1.2 mg |
2. Classic recipe for small flat fish
1.Steamed flat fish
Steaming is the best way to preserve the original flavor of flat fish. After washing the fish, marinate it with ginger slices, green onion segments and cooking wine for 10 minutes, then steam it in a pot for 8-10 minutes. After taking it out of the pan, pour hot oil and steamed fish soy sauce, and sprinkle with chopped green onion. It tastes extremely fresh and tender.
2.Pan-fried flat fish
Pan-fried flat fish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, is a favorite of many people. Marinate the fish with salt and pepper, coat in a thin layer of flour, and fry over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides. Control the frying time to 5-6 minutes to avoid overcooking the fish.
3.Braised flat fish
The braised flat fish is rich in flavor and suitable for those who like strong flavors. First fry the fish until both sides are slightly brown, then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine and appropriate amount of water, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, finally reduce the juice and sprinkle with coriander.
3. Comparison of cooking methods of small flat fish
The following is a comparison of the three approaches for your reference:
| practice | difficulty | Time consuming | Taste |
|---|---|---|---|
| steamed | simple | 15 minutes | fresh and tender |
| Pan-fried | medium | 20 minutes | crispy |
| Braised in soy sauce | medium | 25 minutes | Rich |
4. Tips
1. Choose fresh small flat fish, preferably with clear eyes and bright red gills.
2. Marinate with cooking wine and ginger slices before cooking, which can effectively remove the fishy smell.
3. When steaming, add the fish after the water boils to avoid steaming for too long.
I hope this article can help you cook squid better and enjoy delicious and healthy home-cooked meals!
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