How to Make Quick and Easy Fish Dinners

Test Cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster a classic Sauteed Tilapia with Chive-Lemon Miso Butter. Testing expert Jack Bishop reviews Italian pastas, and equipment expert Adam Ried shares with host Julia Collin Davison his top picks for food processors. Test cook Becky Hays and Julia prepare Pesce all’acqua Pazza (Southern Italian-Style Poached Fish).
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[@T00nah]

I made the Fish in Crazy Water recipe. I used frozen barramundi fish instead of haddock and dry vermouth instead of dry white wine. The broth was so flavorful and the fish was lovely. We ate with Tuscan style bread and it was gone! My husband said it was like eating a restaurant dish. It was so easy to make. This is definitely a keeper.

[@marsharamirez7616]

The crazy water fish dish is a lot like peruvian chicano or sudado. Very delicious.

[@sorenaleksander2670]

My fave ATK fish recipe of all time is still the pre-made foil wraps that you can do w various fish and various veggies, with a complementary dash of which ever light liquor you want to flavor the sauce. And it's ALL in the foil wrap, I just love it, and when I do fish for guests, it's the only way I do it! Truly one of the best recipes ever - Cheers, All!!!

[@Planetsuz]

I'm not a fish eater because I don't really like the taste, but I want to get more fish in my diet for health reasons. I made the tilapia recipe with ranch butter instead of the miso. This was my first time frying a raw fish of any kind. It turned out perfectly, like in the video and it was really tasty. No "fishy" taste, just a neutral salty flavor with the butter. I really liked it and it was such a quick meal. I will definitely make it again. I think it would also be great in a bread or bun as a fish sandwich. Thanks for expanding my palate ATK.

[@judylee3589]

I've always been afraid to make fish but these fish dishes look amazing and easy. Thank you!!!

[@curtismatsune3147]

Both fish recipes are so simple but obviously super delicious. I can't wait to try both!

[@berniceburgess409]

Wonderful segments.

[@veecee3669]

I can't wait to try the chive miso butter with sand dabs or sole, yum!

[@ata-pd9sb]

I was told Tilapia was not a god fish, why it's so popular is the price. I made it with catfish but reduced most of the salt. It was delicious. Thank you !!

[@joane8651]

Great recipes and information, thank you.

[@JA-ey7ep]

I love, love, love quick, simple, delicious recipes. And, I always want more ways to make fish. Yay! Thanks for this video! 😊

[@WildwoodCastle]

Delightful Dan..! : )

[@blucifa]

Love you Dan😍

[@daniellapawl6508]

Thanks so much, Dan. Fish is the best.

[@lindalove7193]

Today's dinner! Thanks!

[@gloriasaunders1842]

Just loved❤❤❤❤

[@debnelson4848]

Would love to know the pros and cons of all the food processors you tested. Just curious. Love the pasta segment also. Good episode!

[@JagInJersey]

Fabulous.

[@MariaRodriguez-fp1rc]

Thank you

[@tarjei99]

For mayo, use the stick blender!

[@savannarichard6059]

Yummy

[@joesmith7427]

U could use an exhaust hood above the food prep island, there isnt any now!!

[@marybaker8582]

Could you use a cast iron pan?

[@SplitZeroOne]

yes

[@hoopoe9629]

In the haddock recipe can I substitute vinegar for the wine? I don’t drink or keep wine in the house, but I do have a “white balsamic” vinegar from Trader Joe’s

[@bobby_greene]

I'll allow it

[@hoopoe9629]

@@bobby_greene who are you

[@davidbuben3262]

@@hoopoe9629 He's Bobby Greene. And I'll allow it as well. But maybe don't use very much, or go with something lighter, like white wine vinegar. 🙂

[@alexk3352]

My local grocery store sells 4 packs of 6oz wine bottles. Perfect for having on hand for cooking. You don't waste a whole full-sized bottle by using a little for a dish and then never drinking the rest.

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Tasty* 😍

[@lorelailaval7676]

Not sure I can find Miso ?! Anything else one can use?

[@sandrakramer2642]

What kind of oil was used with the tilapia? And what brand of miso?

[@donna5659]

I use organic. Any brand would do.

[@ydnftbhdy]

Canola oil, peanut oil, cottonseed oil, and coconut oil are all great options for frying tilapia as they all have a high smoke point and are neutral in flavor. Fish is delicate so you want to choose an oil that won't overpower the fish.

[@davidbuben3262]

My favorite these days is avocado oil, and 'Chosen' is the brand to buy, as it's 100% avocado oil. 🙂 Most of the cheap brands are a blend. Avocado oil has a very high smoke point. As does grape seed oil.

[@sandrah7512]

There's a link to the recipe. Within that link are links to highlight ATK's favourite vegetable oil and white miso which are likely what they used in this recipe.

[@cstephen98]

I always found Tilapia to be one of the most tasteless fishes out there. It's the fish for people who don't like fish. All you taste is the seasoning that was added to it (like boneless, skinless chicken breasts).

[@jameswilliams2814]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@sarahwestling9438]

I’m a little embarrassed to ask this question… Which white wine is considered a “dry white” wine? Thank you in advance.

[@suethompson2969]

Chardonnay, Pino Grigio, even Zinfandel. Definitely NOT a blend, or a Moscato, or Sangria.

[@marjoriekloster8949]

Never be embarrassed to ask a question!!! I don't drink, never have, but I didn't know either. Now I do!

[@ydnftbhdy]

Don't be embarrassed, cooking is an art and there's a lot to learn; if you're cooking something that asks for specific wine and you don't know try and find a boutique wine store with knowledgeable staff to tell you what wine they'd recommend; an important part of learning new things in cooking is to trust the experts when it comes to the ingredients you use.

[@shanajames-suckrajh]

Thanks for asking. I didn't know either.

[@marjoriekloster8949]

@@ydnftbhdy Well said!

[@you2449]

Excellent. But does he have to Touch everything? Even the Sauce ?

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Can you also use a stainless steel skillet? That's what I have.

[@donna5659]

Yes.

[@sandywaddell4303]

Might need a little more oil to help prevent sticking.

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

@@sandywaddell4303 Thanks

[@essiebessie661]

Tilapia is not engineered. It is wild in many parts of the world. It generally is a vegetarian fish, which is why it has such mild flavor.

[@gergelysoki1705]

This guys cooks

[@jimchallender4616]

Do you have any idea how hard it is to find 'White Miso Paste"?

[@davidbuben3262]

I just order in small quantities from Amazon.

[@sandrah7512]

While they preferred white miso, you could also use red miso.

[@daviddickey370]

Most US cities of reasonable size have markets catering to Asian immigrant populations: have you checked there? See, for example, if there is an H Mart in your area (a big chain).

[@thecaneater]

Oonga boonga's guide to fish: 1. Catch fish. 2. Gut fish. 3. Cook fish. 4. Enjoy fish.

[@davidbuben3262]

😂 Me make fire!

[@jmbear628]

quick and yummy fish.........place fish in pan and pour over 1 can stewed tomato any flavor adjust seasoning and simmer. pour over noodles or cooked rice.

[@davidbuben3262]

Do you open the can before you pour the fish over it?😂

[@corvette7353]

I had been told for years that Tilapia was a dirty fish and not to eat it. When did this change?

[@ydnftbhdy]

Nowadays better farming practices have allowed for healthier tilapia to be raised on sustainable farms, I always recommend buying fish from a fishmonger who knows where it came from so you know you're getting a good quality fish.

[@optionout]

Climate change Nazis deemed tilapia "sustainable". SAVE MOTHER EARTH! FALSE god GAIA!!

[@geezermann7865]

Personally, I do not think "farm raised" fish are good either. Especially salmon because of the stuff they are forced to feed them. I only purchase wild caught.

[@ata-pd9sb]

You are right! The gent at the fish counter was very candid and helpful. It's a dirty fish same category as carp!!!

[@ata-pd9sb]

@@geezermann7865 yes the gent at the fish counter said the same thing.

[@marykay55]

Tuna, Salmon, Tilapia.....where does flounder fit in? I thought flounder would have been first....

[@carolyngordin6091]

Learn drink making becky

[@Freesingskills19]

my friend from hawaii told me no one eats tilapia there b/c it's considered a substandard bottom feeder fish. i havent been able to eat it since. i wish someone could convince me, otherwise. that looked so delicious.

[@joansamuels3241]

Watched a "Dirty Jobs" episode where tilapia is farmed eating the poop of fish. Basically transferring them from clean to dirty tanks which they 'clean.' No tilapia for me either.

[@mousiebrown1747]

I guess you don’t eat catfish either. I heard tilapia are raised basically in sewer water runoff rivers in the Far East-can’t deal with that.

[@Freesingskills19]

@@mousiebrown1747 you are correct--i do not eat catfish! ew. i wonder if any sustainable fisheries farm tilapia. i'd love ATK to weigh in on this.

[@kuunniii]

Crabs, lobster, and shrimp literally eat detritus and carcasses off the sea floor but are considered a delicacy.

[@keith161]

Tilapia is a freshwater fish from the cichlid family originally from eastern Africa. It is not a "bottom feeder" fish. It is not inherently an undesirable fish to consume because of its biology. Tilapia is an undesirable fish to eat because of how it is raised. Virtually all tilapia sold commercially is farm-raised. Being a cichlid makes it easy to raise. It lives in freshwater, so ponds and large tanks are used. It grows to maturity relatively quickly. And cichlids are not picky eaters. With those factors, much of commercial aquaculture has cut corners to result in high production yields with lower costs. The water quality they are raised in is usually poor. They are fed nutritionally poor diets of low protein. Generally speaking, fish health is highly dependent upon the water quality and parameters in which they live. A healthy fish produces better flesh to consume. I love fish and seafood, but I choose not to eat tilapia for this reason. There are much better mild, white-flesh fish options available.

[@essiebessie661]

True, tilapia itself is tasteless. It gives you a chance to play with all kinds of flavor.

[@kathyeichholz1516]

I have had 2 cusinart & the bowl plastic tab broke twice will never but it again

[@60Airflyte]

I just can’t bring myself to eat tilapia. I have this image of them being garbage fish being raised in dirty conditions and being fed trash. I’m obviously wrong or ATK wouldn’t be cooking with them but I don’t know how to shake this belief. Are they raised in clean conditions? If so, I might be able to try them. Not sure though. I don’t know where I got this bad impression of tilapia from.

[@lovewillwinnn]

With you!! Used to eat it. Not again anytime soon. ❌

[@lovewillwinnn]

Question: Do you eat pork? That I can still handle even though I watched a program where the farmers fed them CHICKEN POOP! Did you hear that too?

[@daviddickey370]

I know, right? And most plants love nothing more than growing in a big pile of manure (the original nitrogen-rich fertilizer). But the fact is that organisms biochemically transform raw nutrients into other compounds useful to themselves. Tomatoes grown in a field fertilized with manure don't taste like manure; the same principle applies to fish and other animals.

[@davidbuben3262]

A lot of people have that impression. But I've eaten it many, many times. It's delicious. Very mild, un-fishy flavor. I do a lot of fishing for salmon, steelhead, trout and pan fish like bass, sunfish, crappie and the like. So I don't buy fish very often.

[@davidbuben3262]

@@lovewillwinnn If you buy pork from a local butcher shop, and you might have to shop around some, find one that sources from a reputable farmer. One who treats their animals humanely and feeds organically. We don't have a very high population here in south central Washington state, and we have two near where I live. One even sells Berkshire pork. Real spendy, but worth it for a special occasion.

[@joesmith7427]

Try parchment paper to cut on instead of using ur hands as a scoop!!

[@tallard5911]

Why would you make mayo in a food processor? A blender is much better suited.

[@davidbuben3262]

I agree, and they probably do too. I have their favorite processor and tried to make mayo. No cigars. Tried in my Vitamix, perfecto.

[@peggypoe8928]

I use a stick blender

[@sorenaleksander2670]

I remember years ago, Tilapia was shunned by chefs and shows like this as being flavorless and worthless on its own, to be found only at a cheap diner near you. Now it's all the rage? Interesting...

[@Riou2294]

Like when lobster was shunned and only served to prisoners?

[@fallguy4209]

It’s toxic

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@fallguy4209 Not necessarily. I'd suggest you prove your claim it is toxic. Used to be when sourced from China, Taiwan etc but not necessarily now and it's considered safe to eat. However, it is lower in Omega 3's, but has Omega 6, which we don't need as much of, but we do need both 6 and 3 fatty acids as out bodies need it, but can't senthethize it ourselves.

[@timetraveler43]

Tilapia is a fleshy nutty tasting fish similar to John Dory fish. Only problem, if it’s farmed fish it’s swims in water with lots of chemicals.

[@davidbuben3262]

Okay, l didn't know, so I just Googled it. Grocers like Costco, Walmart and Kroger source their tilapia from responsible farmers such as Lake Springs New York. Farmed in a pristine, deep water lake. But there are many in the southern states as well.

[@michaelbeck3766]

tilapia is the cardboard of fish. it is farm raised, engineered for american tastes so it doesn't taste like fish. go with local goodies in replacement of this non fish fish. cod, sole, dabs, halibut, canadian sea bass, sardines. pike, sea trout. you name it.

[@carolyngordin6091]

Look He does not know you people get lost

[@joesmith7427]

Too many commercials on utube! I wish i could pay and get rid of them. I never buy any products in those ads!!

[@joesmith7427]

I would cover the mirrors in the background of the chefs! Its very distracting when movement is happening and when there is no movement too!! Its a very busy background!! Eyes are on the windows and mirrors and not the chefs!

[@richardshart1460]

Is it just me or is she flirting with Dan?

[@lovewillwinnn]

If so, she’s barking up the wrong tree.

[@kissit012]

It’s you

[@ivegotpetercriss]

So fast, so delightful.. like you.. I was uncomfortable for him.

[@darlene9154]

Talapia is farmed from Asia and I wouldn’t touch it.

[@sandrah7512]

Not all of it.

[@davidbuben3262]

I just Googled it, because I didn't know. Get this, grocers like Costco, Kroger and Walmart, source their tilapia from responsible farmers, such as the one in Lake Springs New York. In a pristine deep water lake. There are many in the southern states as well.

[@darlene9154]

@@davidbuben3262 that’s funny as I believe it’s a fish from South America? Still don’t believe them and would not touch it!

[@darlene9154]

Sorry, they are originally from Africa and the Middle East.

[@mikethornton3387]

@@darlene9154 Where it is from “originally” is irrelevant. The vast majority of tilapia available in the chain grocery stores in my area are from Asia.

[@jeanbray558]

Farm raised?? No thanks

[@bubsmp]

God I can’t stand this dude. He could have the absolute best recipe and I wouldn’t care because he’s so “flavorless”.

[@carolyngordin6091]

Nope bye in court by yourself hayes

[@RieT.]

I'm a fish eater. Tilapia has slight muddy taste in it😢 That's why this chef puts so much seasonings to mask the mud/river fish taste. If I see tilapia served in sushi restaurant, I wouldn't trust the place.

[@carolyngordin6091]

Nope he is axed bye sniper

[@mrkattm]

Tilapia is cheap nasty tasting fish.

[@lovewillwinnn]

Tilapia looks delicious but too much risk. Not worth it. ❌