The 10 Most Common Mistakes When Cooking with Frozen Fish

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Cooking Fish While It's Still Frozen

For the sake of convenience, you might be tempted to cook fish while it's still frozen or partially frozen, hoping the heat will take care of the rest. Unfortunately, this time-saving "trick" doesn't yield good results. When you cook a still-frozen fillet, the interior retains all the moisture from the ice crystals within. As the surface cooks, it releases some liquid, but the moisture trapped in the center melts and gets absorbed by the flesh, resulting in a texture that's spongy or rubbery.

Avoid ruining your dinner by properly thawing the fish several hours in advance. If you're concerned about leaving it out in the open for hygiene reasons, you can let it thaw in the refrigerator from the morning.