Thread: Brining crappie filets

Do you salt brine your fish before freezing/cooking? I think they taste much better if you do.

I always soak mine in saltwater at least overnight before cooking or freezing.

yes i agree. i have also added a little lemon juice (not too much it will start to cook them). some fresh dill or lemon pepper too. hot sauce for catfish. brining fish makes them taste even better fried or grilled. try it.

i always add salt to the water overnight or for freezing

I always freeze any fish in saltwater. Just had some crappie last night that have been in the freezer for 6 months and they tasted just as good as the day I caught them.

When thawing, I like to run cold water over the frozen block to knock off some of the thick ice. Then I place the frozen block in a strainer and put the strainer in a larger bowl. Put this in the sink for a few hours or in the fridge over night and they'll be ready to cook. If I put them in the fridge to thaw I'll cover the bowl to keep the thawed fish from drying up. You don't want the fish sitting in water when they thaw.

I alway's soak for two day's, the first day with salt and the second without. I've alway's had good tasting fish like that.