{"id":1192,"date":"2011-05-02T16:08:50","date_gmt":"2011-05-02T20:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergy-details.com\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2011-05-26T17:58:38","modified_gmt":"2011-05-26T21:58:38","slug":"gluten-free-foods-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allergy-details.com\/gluten-free-diet\/gluten-free-food-gluten-free-diet\/gluten-free-foods-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Foods – Fish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fish is an excellent addition to any diet.\u00a0 Prepared fish-based foods may contain wheat, but fish can easily be prepared gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Fish is high in protein, and many types of fish (the so-called “pelagic fishes”) are high in omega 3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n

Not all types of fish are healthy if eaten in large quantities, as discussed in this article.<\/p>\n

If celiac disease or a gluten allergy has you on a gluten free diet, fish is a great way to expand your diet.<\/p>\n

There are a great many varieties of fish to choose from.\u00a0 Fresh fish is readily available all over the world.\u00a0 Canned or fish is a convenient alternative, and it comes in really handy.\u00a0 When your gluten-free diet has you wondering what to make for dinner, grabbing some frozen fish out of the freezer, and fresh vegetables from the fridge get you most of the way there.<\/p>\n

Gluten-Free Fish – How to Prepare It<\/h2>\n

\"\"Many traditional fish recipes are already gluten-free.<\/p>\n

Poaching fish is one of the easiest ways to cook it.\u00a0 Put the fish in a frying pan or large pot, and then just barely cover the fish with water.\u00a0 Heat it slowly, until it is almost, but not quite boiling.\u00a0 When the fish flakes easily separate, it is done.<\/p>\n

Grilling fish is also an easy way to cook fish.\u00a0 Place the fish on an oiled baking pan.\u00a0 Salt both sides of the fish.\u00a0 Fillets can be cooked in as little as 10 minutes if they are not too thick.\u00a0 For the best tasting fish, do not over-cook.<\/p>\n

Those are just a couple of easy and basic ideas to get you started with cooking fish for a gluten-free diet.<\/p>\n

Avoiding Gluten-Contaminated Fish<\/h2>\n

If you or someone gluten-aware prepares fresh fish, you will not have a problem with triggering celiac disease or a gluten allergy.<\/p>\n

Prepared, partially prepared, or\u00a0 fish ordered in a restaurant could be a problem.<\/p>\n

Pan-fried fish is sometimes dusted with flour.\u00a0 This is not necessary.\u00a0 Drying the fish with paper towel removes excess water and a small amount of oil or butter in the pan prevents sticking.\u00a0 Any good restaurant will be able to prepare fried or grilled fish without wheat or gluten .<\/p>\n

Fish sticks and similar types of food are breaded.\u00a0 Do not buy this type of partially prepared fish.<\/p>\n

Some fish products, sold as artificial crab, is actually fish mixed with starch.\u00a0 This is sometimes make with corn, but often it is make with wheat.\u00a0 Watch out for artificial crab in sushi.\u00a0 Artificial crab is best avoided.<\/p>\n

Fish Health Hazards<\/h2>\n

Not all fish sold in the supermarket is recommended.\u00a0 Mercury and other toxins can be concentrated in fish.\u00a0 This is especially problematic for fish at the top of the food chain.<\/p>\n

The following types of fish are usually high in mercury and should be avoided:<\/p>\n