Fish Cooking Times |
Fish cooking temperatures are important to
monitor in order to insure meat is safely cooked to the proper
temperature. When preparing fish, use the chart below as a guide to
check doneness when the fish is oven baked, pan fried, deep fried,
grilled, and steamed. Hormel
Foods |
FISH Cooking Temperatures and Times | |||
Baked | Approximate Cooking Time | ||
Portion | Temp. | Weight / Thickness |
Total Time |
Whole | 350°F | 3-5 lbs | 35-40 min |
Fillets | 350°F | 3-5 lbs | 35-40 min |
Steaks | 350°F | 3-5 lbs | 25-30 min |
Pan Fried | Turn Once | ||
Whole | Med. | 8-15 min | |
Fillets | Med. | .75 in. | 7-9 min |
Steaks | Med. | 1 in. | 9-10 min |
Deep Fried | |||
Whole | 350°F |
3-5 min |
|
Fillets | 350°F | .75 in. | 3-5 min |
Steaks | 350°F | 1 in. | 4-6 min |
Grilled - 4 in. from the Heat Source | Turn Once | ||
Whole |
Med |
10-20 min | |
Fillets | Med | .75 in. | 10-20 min |
Steaks | Med | 1 in. | 10-20 min |
Steaming - Over Gently Boiling Water | |||
Whole | 10-12 min | ||
Fillets | .75 in. | 10-12 min | |
Steaks | 1 in. | 10-15 min | |
Note: Cooking times are estimated times and will vary depending on the type and thickness of the fish. Fish is done when meat turns opaque white and has a flakey texture. Overcooking will cause the fish to be tough and lose flavor and moisture. |