Wild Alaskan Company
Get Started Login
Prefer to order by phone? 1-833-328-9453
  • How It Works How it Works
  • Our Story Our Story
  • Recipes Recipes
  • Gift Boxes Gift Boxes
  • Facts and Questions FAQ
  • Blog
  • Help
  • How it Works
  • Our Story
  • Gift Boxes
Login Get Started
Prefer to talk? Call us to order (833) 328-9453
how to cook fish from frozen
Blog Home | Cooking + Recipes
how to cook fish from frozen

How to Steam Fish from Frozen

April 12th, 2024

A Moist Cooking Method for Frozen Fish

Steaming fish from frozen is a way to prepare moist fish that has far less risk of drying out than other cooking methods from frozen. However, steaming fish from frozen can be tricky. Once the fish is fully thawed through the steaming method it will cook quickly, so there is a higher risk of overcooking using this method. 

For best results, be sure to begin testing the fish with a thermometer once you hit the lower minute mark for the species times listed below. There is a wider range than is typical for cooking times listed below because the cooking times can vary greatly based on the fillet size. 

One fun and delicious aspect to steaming fish from frozen is the ability to customize your steaming liquid by adding different flavor profiles. For example, you can add lemon slices and white wine for a light and bright flavor. Or, use vegetable instead of water for a heartier take. 

Simple Tips for Steamed Fish from Frozen

  • Check internal cooking temperature early and often to avoid overcooking. 

  • Include fragrant ingredients like wine or lemon in the steaming liquid for a flavor infusion.

  • For best results, DON’T rinse the ice glaze off the fish before cooking.

How to Steam Fish from Frozen

Gather your materials and ingredients: Your fillet(s), large sauté pan, steamer rack, salt and pepper, spatula. 

1. Fill a large sauté pan with about an inch of water and place your steamer rack inside the pot. Bring water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. 

cooking fish from frozen

 

2. Place fish directly on rack, making sure water does not touch the fish fillet. Salt and pepper your fish and allow to cook, covered, per species times listed below. 

steaming fish from frozen

Suggested cook times and temperatures:

  • COHO or SOCKEYE: 5 to 9 minutes (120F to 125F internal temp.)

  • PACIFIC HALIBUT: 6 to 10 minutes (125F to 130F internal temp.)

  • PACIFIC COD: 6 to 10 minutes (130F internal temp.)

  • ROCKFISH: 2 to 6 minutes (130F internal temp.)

 

3. Transfer to serving plate. Top with sauce, if desired. Try serving a pad of lemon-herb compound butter atop any species of steamed fish. Enjoy! steamed fish from frozen

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

Print Recipe

How to Steam Fish from Frozen

By Wild Alaskan Company

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total time

15 minutes

Yield

1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) portion wild-caught fish
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Fill a large sauté pan with about an inch of water and place your steamer rack inside the pot. Bring water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

2. Place fish directly on rack, making sure water does not touch the fish fillet. Salt and pepper your fish and allow to cook, covered, per species times listed below.

3. Transfer to serving plate. Top with sauce, if desired. Enjoy!


Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.

You May Also Like

honey garlic salmon
Easy Broiled Honey Garlic Salmon
sheet pan fish and veggies
Tuscan Sheet Pan Fish and Veggies With Kale and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
leftover salmon flaked in bowl
8 Ways to Use Leftover Salmon for Easy Midweek Meals
draft
We Have a Fun Secret to Share
Sweet and Spicy Wild Salmon Cakes
10 Simple, Healthy Salmon Meal Prep Ideas
baked eggs with fish
Tomato Baked Eggs With Herbed Fish and Crispy Cheese
Wild Alaskan Company Logo
Live Wild!

How it Works Pricing Gift Boxes Our Mission Our Story Reviews

FAQ Seafood Recipes Blog Careers Contact

© 2025 Wild Alaskan, Inc.

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use