Pat Pacific rockfish fillet dry to remove excess moisture. Score the darker side of the fillet to prevent fish from curling as it cooks. Sufficiently preheat your pan and oil to ensure a crisp sear.
This fish has also been known to live up to 200 years. The medium-firm fish is mild tasting with a flakey texture, making it ideal for a range of cooking techniques and flavoring options; it can be simply poached or spiced up and fried. This makes Pacific rockfish a supermarket staple available year-round.
“Asian-Style” Baked Rockfish This recipe for “Asian-style” baked rockfish is a fusion of Korean flavors with its gochugaru and sesame oil and southeast Asian freshness with lime and cilantro. While the actual recipe calls for an entire, head-on rockfish, you can easily adapt it to rockfish fillets.
Rockfish is an excellent white fish for starring in a variety of meals. With a firm and lean texture, plus a mild flavor, it's a great option for those who don't want an overly fishy tasting seafood dish. Whether you fry it, grill it, bake it, or steam it, rockfish is about to become a regular part of your dinner rotation.