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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.
FISH Cooking Temperatures and Times
Baked Approximate Cooking Time
Portion Temp. Weight /
Thickness
Total Time
Whole 350°F 3-5 lbs 25-30 min
Fillets 350°F 3-5 lbs 25-30 min
Steaks 350°F 3-5 lbs 35-40 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. 7-9 min
Steaks Med 1 in. 9-10 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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