3 Tips To Help You Learn To Love Seafood

It sounds like you’ve had some bad experiences with seafood in the past. I understand that you might be wary of trying again. But don’t worry: there are a lot of different kinds of fish and shellfish in the world and many ways to prepare seafood dishes. Since seafood is so essential for your health and mood, it’s worth giving it another try. These ideas can help turn “yuck” into “yum":

1. Choose milder-tasting seafood.

A lot of people think they don't like seafood because they've only tried very strong-tasting fish. But there are many options that are milder, without a “fishy” flavor. The following are all known for being easy on the taste buds, and you may love them.

• Cod
• Haddock
• Pollock

When it comes to shellfish, shrimp is usually a beginner’s favorite and is perfect for dipping in cocktail sauce or ketchup.

2. Mix it up.

Even if you don't like fish or other seafood by itself, you may love it combined with some of your favorite sauces and condiments. Here are some ideas to try:

• MIX canned tuna or salmon with your favorite pasta sauce.
• STIR canned fish together with mayo, mustard or your favorite salad dressing and serve on bread or whole-wheat crackers.
• SLICE up baked fillets and serve them on a tortilla with salsa and cheese.

3. Keep it Simple.

Maybe you didn't like the last seafood dish you tried because it was served with a heavy sauce or lots of seasonings.

If you like your foods simpler, try a squeeze of lemon, a dab of butter, or a sprinkle of salt.

If that's too plain, try adding another seasoning you like, such as dill, garlic, or oregano. Many mild fishes really don't need much spice to shine.

Hopefully, you feel ready to try a new seafood dish soon. If you worry that seafood costs too much to eat every week, click here for ideas about budget-friendly seafood options. Or click “Next” to create your action plan and finish the lesson.