How to Cook Fish at Home: Salmon, Tuna, Quitting the Kitchen and Maple Syrup | Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration

Today, we are tackling the episode that some of our listeners have specifically requested…how to cook fish.

Now, before Jody and Kirstie walk me through pan-seared salmon, poached fish, and why a scorching hot pan is my new best friend, I have a brand new fail that I have been waiting to share with Jody and Kirstie. It involves maple syrup and a microwave. And Jody shares with us how she’s quit the kitchen. You won’t want to miss that story.

We do get around to fish, and our chefs have great tips and tricks to share. From where and how to buy really good fish when you live nowhere near an ocean, pan vs oven and why tuna might be the easiest fish to cook.

Jody and Kirstie share memories of fishing as kids and learning to cook their first fish fry, and introduce us to their “pancake method,” so you stop stressing about when to flip your fish. By the end, I am genuinely excited to pan sear salmon at home and to try their famous Newfoundland cod fish tacos that come together in under 30 minutes.

If fish has always felt like a restaurant only order for you, this episode will change that. You will walk away with simple, tested techniques, a little science, and a lot of reassurance that everyone can cook fish in their own kitchen.

Chef Over Your Shoulder is our podcast about the connections we make through cooking. Pairing professional Chefs Jody O'Malley and Kirstie Herbstreitand from the Culinary Studio with me, a burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert, creates the perfect “recipe” to demystify the kitchen and bring back the joy of cooking…without the pressure.

Links and Resources

Fish Tacos Podcast Episode

Homemade Tartar Sauce: A Classic with Endless Possibilities

Fish Tacos That Impress

Grilled Fish 101: Best Chef Tips for BBQ Fish Perfection!

Beer Battered Fish & Chips: A Crispy Classic for Good Friday (or Anytime)

Pan-Seared Salmon Made Perfect | Chef-Approved Method (in 20 Minutes!)

Miso-Glazed Salmon Bowls!

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