Adding fish to your daily diet can have enormous benefits for your health-conscious patrons and broaden the variety on your menu. Whether it’s salmon, trout, mackerel, cobia, or other whitefish, seafood of all kinds are continuing to expand operator menus and profitability. What’s more, there is literally an endless number of recipes that fish, like cobia, can be part of, and fit within any theme, from Mexican and Italian to Asian and American—as well as fusion menus that combine several ethnic cuisines.

Whitefish, like cobia, is especially popular on menus because of its versatility, uniquely buttery, and mild flavor, and many health benefits. Plus cobia has a firm texture that lends itself well to grilling because it stays firm. And whitefish recipes are never in short supply when you’re creating opportunities for guests to return over and over again.

Grilled Cobia

Because of cobia's firmer texture compared to other whitefish it’s great for the grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, and salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Take 4 cobia fillets (6-8 ounces each) and brush both sides with the mixture. Place the fillets skin-side down on the grill and grill them for 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

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Baked Fish Fillet

A quick and easy-to-prepare fish recipe, this one is best for those busy weekdays. All you have to do is season the fish, use your favorite veggies or toppings, and bake it to perfection. Make sure the fish is perfectly cooked by checking the internal temperature, which should be 145°F.

Fish and Curry

Next, we have another classic recipe: fish and curry. You need whitefish and curry sauce for this dish. You can make the sauce per your taste and liking, and serve the fish curry with freshly made rice and enjoy.

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Image Alt text: a chef puts his final touch on an Asian dish using cobia whitefish   

Panfried Fish

Finally, fried fish is a crowd favorite because it’s simple, familiar, and easy to prepare. Just create a batter and dip the fish in. Then heat some vegetable oil in a pan to fry your fish of choice. Add plenty of fresh herbs and butter to enhance the taste and richness.

Get Easy-to-Prepare Cobia Whitefish at Your Grocer’s Seafood Counter

Now that you know more about the best ways to prepare whitefish like cobia, it is time to get started.

open blue cobia fish is available now at a grocery near you. If it isn’t, ask for it by name. Open Blue is the leading bulk cobia fish supplier to both supermarkets and food service distributors.