[KarenBubMachine]

Hi there

Im looking for an alternative to the (yuck ) basa that DH keeps buying. Yes its cheap and, when he cooks it, I like it but I never cook it right and it ends up tasting like dirt. Plus Ive heard the stories of where it is farmed..

Im not a 'fishy' person so strong fish like salmon does not suit. I just want firm, white fleshed fish fillets that freeze well and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Also not too pricey!

I have a particular idea in mind (that I saw on a cooking show) where you put herbs and spices, garlic, ginger, chillii etc onto the fish and then just wrap in baking paper and bake.

Any fish suggestions and recipie advice?

[intrigued]

I'm a huge fan of Barramundi. Wild caught is best. It's often on special for an ok price. And I'd rather have a smaller piece of great tasting fish than eat sth that I don't like. I've steamed, backed, fried, BBQd it and it's always turned out nicely.
Kingfish is nice too but rarely available and pricey.
Agree that Basa is not great..

[qak]

Try Ling.

[KarenBubMachine]

Are these readily available at supermarkets, I dont have a fishmonger near.

[Cranky Kitten]

Snapper, Dory, Barramundi - all good white flesh fish. Favourite with dory is to pan fry with lemon. Simple but delicious.

Mind you, I love fish. Pity you're not into salmon, I have some awesome recipes for it.

[Chelara]

What about Hoki/ blue grenadier? It's cheap and comes from nz or Aus and is boneless.

[credence]

If you want something relatively cheap, how about mulllet?

Otherwise my go-to white flesh fish is always snapper, it's just a bit pricier.

[tamjk]

I was thinking Hoki too, it's one of the few white fish I like! I buy it frozen from Aldi for $10 a kg and it's a great fish for adding flavours too.
If you have the Aldi cookbook or can borrow one there is a really good recipe for Hoki in there. We have it as a special treat because one of the ingredients is a bit pricey for regular consumption!

[countrymel]

If you want cheap and white and easily available get flake.

If you want 'the best white fish' then go for flathead or ling!

[CupOfCoffee]

I love nile perch... one of the cheaper types of fish, easy to cook and a really nice flavour. My husband also eats it (and he doesn't like fish that is too 'fishy'.

(well I really love red snapper...but it is more expensive and more 'fishy' flavoured)