Recipes for Frozen Fish Fillet

Safe ways to use frozen fish fillet past its expiration date

Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

A simple and delicious recipe that uses expired frozen fish fillets to create a flavorful dish. Ensure the fish is properly cooked to maintain food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired frozen fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen fish fillets in the refrigerator overnight or according to package instructions.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Remove the fish fillets from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  7. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Stir in the lemon juice and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  9. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Transform expired frozen fish fillets into a vibrant and tasty fish taco dish. Ensure the fish is cooked thoroughly to maintain food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired frozen fish fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen fish fillets in the refrigerator overnight or according to package instructions.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the fish fillets and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. While the fish is baking, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  8. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warmed.
  9. Break the cooked fish into smaller pieces and divide it among the warmed tortillas.
  10. Top each tortilla with shredded cabbage and a generous amount of mango salsa.
  11. Serve the fish tacos immediately and enjoy.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Crispy Baked Fish with Herb Crust

Crispy Baked Fish with Herb Crust

A delicious and healthy way to use slightly expired frozen fish fillets. The fish is coated in a flavorful herb crust and baked to crispy perfection.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen fish fillets
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Brush each frozen fish fillet with olive oil on both sides.
  4. Coat each fillet evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it gently to adhere.
  5. Place the coated fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes or a fresh salad.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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