How to Cook Orange Roughy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase the orange roughy.

   Orange roughy is growing in popularity, and now can be found at most grocery stores or fish markets.
   
   When choosing orange roughy, look for a fish that has moist skin, clear eyes, and does not present a fishy odor.
   
   While orange roughy is most commonly sold in fillets, some locations may still sell the whole fish.
   
   If this is a problem, ask the fishmonger to clean the fish for you before you purchase it.
   
   Most grocery store or fish market experts will be willing to do this free of charge. , Orange roughy, which is to be grilled, should be seasoned with a small amount of salt and pepper on both sides before starting the cooking process.
   
   Drizzling the fish with a small amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice is also a good choice. , A grill that is being used to cook orange roughy should be quite hot.
   
   Start the grill at least 20 minutes before applying the fish for best cooking results. , Orange roughy has a relatively delicate texture.
   
   Because of this, grilling can be quite hard on the fish physically.
   
   To prevent tearing or damaging the flesh of the fish, consider placing it in a grilling basket.
   
   These are small "cages" which can be placed directly on top of a grill, and are effective at cooking a variety of foods which otherwise might not fare well on a grill. , In general, 4 minutes per side on the grill for the orange roughy is plenty of time to ensure complete cooking.
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   Step 2: Season the fish.

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   Step 3: Prepare the grill.

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   Step 4: Place the fish in the grilling basket.

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   Step 5: Cook the fish.

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