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Fish Unevenly Cooked

Your fish is burnt on the edges but raw in the center because the heat was too high. Finish gently with steam.

burnt edges · raw center · gluten-free · high-protein

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  1. 1 add 2 tablespoons water to the skillet and cover
  2. 2 steam on low heat for 3 minutes until opaque
  3. 3 finish with butter to soften the surface

If it's still wrong

  • flake into tacos or a rice bowl
  • serve with a sauce to mask uneven texture

Prevent next time

  • use medium heat and cook longer
  • choose evenly thick fillets

Notes

Why this works

Steam transfers heat gently and evenly, finishing the center without pushing the edges further into burning.

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