Tips on cooking fish/meat when not even thickness

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Sometimes, I have cuts of meat/fish (mostly fish) that have dramatically uneven thickness. I like to pan sear, so how would I cook it so the thinner ends are still tender, but the thicker ends are not undercooked?



Best Answer

It's quite the challenge. The two things I do are lift the thin end off the hot surface with something spatula-like or the edge of the pan, leaving the thicker part on the heat. The other thing is sear relatively quickly and then move the whole pan with fish in it to the oven, this method good with very thick meat. There's also the option of sous vide.




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How do you cook uneven steak?

Easy Ways to Cook Fish
  • Bake. Heat oven to 450\xb0F. ...
  • Saut\xe9 or pan fry. This technique results in food that's crisply tender. ...
  • Pan broil. Thicker cuts, at least 1-inch thick, are best so fish doesn't become too dry during broiling. ...
  • Microwave. Almost any boneless fish fillet/steak is suitable for microwaving. ...
  • Grill. ...
  • Poach. ...
  • Deep fry.


  • How do you cook fish meat?

    For tender and moist fish that flakes apart easily, parchment baking is a great choice. Place fish, sauce, and vegetables in parchment paper, wrap well, and bake at 350 degrees. Thin fillets will cook in 15 to 20 minutes, while thicker portions will need up to 30 minutes.

    How do you fix a rubbery fish?

    Baking or Roasting Roasting is best for whole fish or very large fillets or steaks. Your fish will also get done more quickly when roasting. Bake or roast on a baking sheet or in a baking pan that has been coasted with non-stick spray.



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