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.

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