Why does my fish curl up when cooking?

Chef's answer
whatever method used will produce a 'curled' piece of fish with the skin on if the heat is too high. The skin cooks at a different rate than the flesh. Think of a bimetal thermal-switch. With the skin off the same thing happens when there's heat applied to one side and not the other.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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How thick should swordfish steaks be?

The thickness of the steak is most important. You want a piece of swordfish that's about one to one and a half inches thick. Any thinner, and it'll be more likely to bend and break when you try to flip it.

How do you heat up sliced corned beef?

Place one paper towel sheet onto a paper plate. Lay two or three corned beef slices onto the paper towel. Cover the slices with another paper towel. Heat the slices on high heat for 30 seconds..

What does tzatziki mean in Greek?

Tzatziki, cac?k (Greek: ????????), (Turkish pronunciation: [d?a?d??k]), or tarator is a dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East..

Why does meat fall off the bone?

Fall-off-the-bone meat was determined to to be overcooked, and meat with too much of a "tug" was determined to be undercooked. In addition, the bone where the bite is taken should actually appear to dry out in a few seconds.

Can I freeze soup in Mason jars?

Again, a wide-mouth mason jar is your best best when it comes to freezing anything, especially when it comes to soups and stews. This is my favorite Wide Mouth Funnel for filling mason jars to freeze.

Can you bake without baking powder?

You can, however, make a baking powder substitute by using baking soda. All you need to make baking powder are two ingredients: baking soda and cream of tartar.

How do you soften an overcooked ham?

Place the meat in an oiled roasting pan or Dutch oven.

Why is my cake wet in the middle?

If you use more than the required amount of baking agent, then your cake will rise too quickly and end up sinking in the middle, so make sure you follow the recipe closely. ... Finally, make sure your cake is cooked for the right amount of time. Cooking it for too short a while will result in a soggy, sunken middle.

Why does my catfish taste muddy?

Its muddy taste can be mild or very strong depending mainly on their habitat, more specifically the quality of water they live in. Therefore, wild catfish living on muddy streams or the seafloor often have a stronger taste..

What are the black specks in crab meat?

Registered. Pepper Spot Disease is caused when a crab becomes infected with a parasite, and then that parasite becomes infected by another parasite (called a hyperparasite.) The disease is easily seen as tiny black specks (approximately 0.5mm in diameter) which are visible throughout the cras tissues.
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