Things You'll Need:
- Fish
- Butter
- Seasoning, such as salt, pepper and garlic powder
- Flat leaf parsley or chives
- Lemon
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Step 1
Choose white fish. It tends to taste lighter and has a fluffy texture when cooked. Go for sea bass, trout or even cod. Redder fish, such as salmon tend, to be more oily, thus adding to their stronger flavor. Buy fish that doesn't smell fishy. The stronger the smell, the more likely it is to be not as fresh.
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Step 2
Pick fish that looks healthy. The eyes should be clear without too much red. Look for a plump, shiny appearance and ask the store clerk for the freshest fillets he has to offer.
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Step 3
Bake the fish. If you like fried fish, then by any means, cook it this way. However, sometimes a seafood hater just doesn't want to smell the fish while it's cooking. Opt to bake the fish, which will reduce the odor wafting through the house.
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Step 4
Season. Dunk the fish in melted butter or olive oil, then add some salt and pepper. You can even douse it with garlic powder or fresh lemon.
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Step 5
Use fresh herbs when possible. Fresh, flat leaf parsely is a great choice for white fish, and chives work just as well. By adding fresh herbs, olive oil, and a little fresh-squeezed lemon juice to your uncooked fish, you create an aromatic effect even the finickiest of eaters can't resist.
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Step 6
Batter some cod or halibut and deep fry it. You could even serve it with lemon, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar if you wish. Your finicky friend or relative may not have ever tried traditional "fish and chips," which is a whole lot easier to eat. Think of it as baby steps in turning them into seafood lovers.
