My fish guy retired, and now I'm stuck with frozen fillets that taste like cardboard.

The new supplier's quality is so bad my regulars are complaining.

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4 Comments

robinc601mo ago

My buddy Chuck's diner in Toledo lost half his regulars over some rubbery scallops.

emery9511mo ago

What did Chuck do after that happened? I got chewy scallops once at a place I liked. Started soaking them in buttermilk for just 20 minutes before cooking, and it made a huge difference. Went from rubbery to tender every single time.

jason_knight1mo ago

Read that buttermilk breaks down proteins real well.

price.linda1mo ago

Chef Marco in Seattle uses a simple brine of water, salt, and lemon zest for frozen cod. He soaks it for a few hours to bring back some fresh flavor. It won't fix terrible fish, but it masks that cardboard taste pretty well. I tried it on some okay tilapia and my kids didn't even notice. The acid in the lemon helps break things down without making it mushy.