The Gentleman Scamp Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Sorry to post about something so lame, but I can't wait for blog responses if I post this on there and this is kind of an emergency. I went out to find a gym and sauna but it was a tanning place that had a rowing machine and that was it so I went for a walk around and went to the butchers to buy a haggis but I changed my mind after a minute in the que and went to Somerfield instead where I bought 3 oranges, a carrot, a bottle of mineral water and, without thinking, two big, fat, prime boneless salmon fillets because the sight of salmon makes me salivate and after all, 2.99 isn't bad - the thing is, how do I cook them? I've already cut the carrot into batons and will steam them over some honey water and i'll get some potatoes on the boil after I post this which I will later mash up with some salted butter, a little cheddar and some cracked black pepper. I don't know how to cook salmon fillets as I've never done them before, should I fryor grill them and for how long? Please advise, the clock is ticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 grill or fry...couple of mins max on each side should do.If you have half a brain, you will be able to tell when cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speleo Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Sorry to post about something so lame, but I can't wait for blog responses if I post this on there and this is kind of an emergency.I went out to find a gym and sauna but it was a tanning place that had a rowing machine and that was it so I went for a walk around and went to the butchers to buy a haggis but I changed my mind after a minute in the que and went to Somerfield instead where I bought 3 oranges, a carrot, a bottle of mineral water and, without thinking, two big, fat, prime boneless salmon fillets because the sight of salmon makes me salivate and after all, 2.99 isn't bad - the thing is, how do I cook them? I've already cut the carrot into batons and will steam them over some honey water and i'll get some potatoes on the boil after I post this which I will later mash up with some salted butter, a little cheddar and some cracked black pepper. I don't know how to cook salmon fillets as I've never done them before, should I fryor grill them and for how long? Please advise, the clock is ticking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shallow fry on medium heat. 4-5 mins on the skin side then turn over and give them a couple of minutes on the flesh side. Stop cooking as soon as they have changed colour all the way through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Shallow fry on medium heat. 4-5 mins on the skin side then turn over and give them a couple of minutes on the flesh side. Stop cooking as soon as they have changed colour all the way through <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They must be mighty big fillets..IMO 4-5 mins on the skin side should probably cook the whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I don't know how to cook salmon fillets as I've never done them before, should I fryor grill them and for how long?Please advise, the clock is ticking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> actaully fish is easy to cooked Grill /fried for 5 minutes on each side if u dont worry about weight gain , so fried it me, myself i love both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Maiden Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 You sound like a good man in the kitchen Chuchok and Spelo have beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Splendid! Cheers for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Microwave jobby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Listen to the N. Zedder. They know how to cook their fush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Ok, Ive sliced the three med-sized potatoes with the skin on (rinsed of course and with black bits scraped off under a running tap) - the irritating DJ on BBC Radio 2 has just informed me that the nail on your index finger grows the fastest and the thumbnail grows the slowest and nails grow fastest on the hand that you favour - I'm right handed and I bite mine, anyway - I'll pour a glass of wine and get the carrots on. By the way, this is great use of the internet, I'm not winding you up here, this is happening live and for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speleo Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Of course, the proper, British, way to cook these prime salmon fillets would have been to dip them in batter and deep fry for 15 mins. However, your shopping list didn't mention the packet of batter mix so had to suggest a much more poncey way of cooking them. Did you choose the Kiwi shushi method, Brit fry till it's dead technique or the Thai cook until crunchy style? Aloi mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Moog Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I feel like i'm almost there. Keep going. Don't stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Of course, the proper, British, way to cook these prime salmon fillets would have been to dip them in batter and deep fry for 15 mins. However, your shopping list didn't mention the packet of batter mix so had to suggest a much more poncey way of cooking them. Did you choose the Kiwi shushi method, Brit fry till it's dead technique or the Thai cook until crunchy style? Aloi mai. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It was lovely and I am stuffed. It is turning dark outside and I am sitting in my friend's study drinking chilled, cloudy apple juice and listening to CD1 of 'Echoes' - The Best Of Pink Floyd which I brought from a small shop at Heathrow the day before yesterday prior to catching my flight to Aberdeen. I think today has been my most prolific on ThaiVisa to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BambinA Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Microwave jobby... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> err..first your ID sound like my real name hehe but nuked it , its not yummy na ja..sort of stream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 I don't use microwaves and I would never batter my fish. I drink and i currently smoke so to not eat healthily would be pushing my luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I don't use microwaves and I would never batter my fish.I drink and i currently smoke so to not eat healthily would be pushing my luck. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You did say that you had been off the smokes ( again ) for two whole weeks. Sounds like porkies Scamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 salmon must either be steamed or baked, preferably with some lemon and fresh dill. Any other preparation is a crime against fish and a heinous breech of culinary standards everywhere... you can get them cheap bamboo steamers most everywhere in BKK as one presumes that one does not have an oven available in inexpensive accommodation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 wrapped up in tinfoil with some dill and white wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) Nail to a green cedar plank which is pushed in to the ground about 1/2 metre from a large alderwood fire. You can carefully rub with dry herbs first if you like but not necessary if its fresh wild salmon. Edited October 27, 2005 by chownah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Another way to do salmon is believe it or not.... in the dishwasher. As above you gotta wrap it up well in tinfoil plus some erbs..(cant find the commas -Secon Square)maybe a little white vin de pays and bung the whole thing in a the top of the old dishwasher. Because the steam is super heated it does the fish to a tee..beautiful...and you get the dishes clean in advance of eating the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Another way to do salmon is believe it or not.... in the dishwasher.As above you gotta wrap it up well in tinfoil plus some erbs..(cant find the commas -Secon Square)maybe a little white vin de pays and bung the whole thing in a the top of the old dishwasher. Because the steam is super heated it does the fish to a tee..beautiful...and you get the dishes clean in advance of eating the thing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I actually know people that do this Rin! The problem with old Scamp, is that he would probably have a hole in the tinfoil and also use copious amounts of washing powder to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Another way to do salmon is believe it or not.... in the dishwasher.As above you gotta wrap it up well in tinfoil plus some erbs..(cant find the commas -Secon Square)maybe a little white vin de pays and bung the whole thing in a the top of the old dishwasher. Because the steam is super heated it does the fish to a tee..beautiful...and you get the dishes clean in advance of eating the thing. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I actually know people that do this Rin! The problem with old Scamp, is that he would probably have a hole in the tinfoil and also use copious amounts of washing powder to boot. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> and forget to switch the thing ON.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Don't abuse the friends you are staying with by coming home drunk, doesn't matter what you cook for apeasement after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I wouldv'e eaten it raw Scampy. Problem solved! (with tamari & wasabi of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Just as an aside:- Did you know that in Victorian Britain, salmon was considered "unfit for human consumption?". It was fed to prisoners. Only white fleshed fish was considered edible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Just as an aside:-Did you know that in Victorian Britain, salmon was considered "unfit for human consumption?". It was fed to prisoners. Only white fleshed fish was considered edible. I agree to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordWill Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 Anyone filling my house with the smell of fish is assured a swift exit. Best of luck though, don;t forget the posh wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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