Why You Should Eat Fish With Lemon: 5 Main Reasons
There is a reason why fish and seafood dishes are served with lemon in restaurants.
Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking, a chef and fourth-class baker from the online publication Belnovosti, explains why fish dishes should be eaten with lemon.
Why fish is served with lemon
Firstly, it is beautiful. Also, greens, peppers, tomatoes can be used to decorate fish dishes.
Secondly, lemon juice can suppress strong odors, including the smell of fish, which can remain even after cooking.
Thirdly, it tastes better: the salty fish and sour lemon create an excellent contrast of flavors.
Fourthly, lemon helps to keep fish fresh. Citric acid is a natural preservative.
In addition, citric acid holds the fillet together during cooking, preventing it from falling apart.
Earlier, the expert told how to cook lean cutlets with mushrooms.
