5 easy ways
to cook fish at home.
Foolproof methods that turn fish into a go-to meal.
Most home cooks default to the same handful of recipes on repeat, and let's be honest, fish is rarely the first thing that comes to mind when planning the next family meal or dinner with friends. Nobody is really to blame for this. Fish is a bit of a grey area for a lot of people, whether you're a beginner or a more seasoned cook with a recipe or two you fall back on and not much beyond that. This course is here to change that by giving you not one, but five different ways to cook fish at home. Each method brings a different texture and flavour, some with sauces, some without, and all of them work with almost any fish fillet. All you need to worry about is picking the fish you'd like to try.
a short course to INSPIRE YOU TO COOK WITH ALL KINDS OF FISH.
simple methods YOU’LL USE AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Every method in this course is suited to home cooking and requires no prior skill, special cookware or hard-to-find utensils. Each one is explained in full in the video demonstrations, showing you just how quickly and enjoyably fish can be prepared. These are classic French culinary methods that have stood the test of time, chosen for how approachable, versatile and reusable they are. Work through them and you'll likely find yourself reaching for all kinds of different fish fillets, trying each method in turn.
Learn to cook fish without the usual drawbacks
no skills required , no fish bones, no fishY smellS in the KTICHEN.
timeless techniques that work
Five classic French ways of cooking fish, chosen for consistently excellent results. No complicated steps, no lengthy technical explanations, just beautiful flavours and perfectly cooked fish. All of it entirely home-cook friendly.
you just need fish filets
If fish bones are the reason you don't cook fish, then rejoice: all you need here are fish fillets. Once again, we keep the focus on the pleasure and enjoyment of cooking fish at home. Just pick your favourite fillet and off you go.
quick, easy and delicious
Every dish you'll learn to make comes together quickly, and some can even be prepared in advance. Cooking times are fast too, 10 to 15 minutes on average.
YOUR fish cooking JOURNEY: five methods.
More than 10 authentic preparations.
Every technique EXPLAINED WITH 20+ video lessons.
Lesson 1:Cooking en papilloteLight, quick and FULL OF FLAVOUR,
fish cooked in a parcel
One of the most versatile and timeless methods there is for cooking fish. It can be done in all kinds of ways using different flavouring options, and needs nothing more than a drizzle of olive oil.
You'll learn:
The origins and history of the French papillote
The secret to a papillote that never fails
The many flavours you can use, and how to add your own twist
Lesson 2: Shallow poaching
cook your fish and make
a BEAUTIFUL pan sauce
If you love pan sauces for meat, think of this as the fish equivalent. Perfectly shallow-poached fillets in wine, stock and aromatics, which you'll then turn into the iconic French sauce vin blanc.
You'll learn:
The proper method for shallow poaching fish at home
Which flavouring liquid brings you the best results
How to make a sauce vin blanc (white wine sauce)
Lesson 3: Oven roasting
tasty roasted fish filets
ready in a flash
For those of you who like a bit of colour on their fish, this method is for you. Ready in 10 minutes, we'll give you the little trick to boost those lovely fish flavours, plus a simple topping to finish it off.
You'll learn:
The trick to use before roasting your fish to boost flavour
The dish and temperature to use for the best results
How to serve and present your fish in the best light
Lesson 4: Poaching in court-bouillon
The timeless technique to
poach any fish
If you love fish and seafood, this is the technique to learn: how to make a real court-bouillon, the aromatic poaching liquid used for fish and crustaceans, the way it's done in restaurants.
You'll learn:
How to make a proper, restaurant-grade court-bouillon
The different types of court-bouillon and when to use each one
How to poach fish and serve it with vegetables and a garlic, caper and herb sauce
Lesson 5: Oven braising
THE PINNACLE OF TECHNIQUE
STRAIGHT FROM ESCOFFIER
Coming directly from Auguste Escoffier, one of the great figures of French cuisine. You'll make a restaurant-quality fish dish using just one baking dish and a handful of key ingredients, based on a recipe from the Guide Culinaire.
You'll learn:
How braising fish works, and how to get it right every time
How to prepare and layer the ingredients for the best results
How to use Escoffier's Guide Culinaire to explore dozens of variations
by the end of
the course, you’ll
You'll be able to confidently buy fish you've never tried and know how to cook it.
Master five classic French methods for cooking fish, giving you more confidence at the fish counter than most home cooks.
Comfortably prepare fish in a family-friendly style or something more elaborate, depending on the occasion.
Reconnect with cooking fish, and add light, wholesome recipes to your meal rotation.
Finally be able to prepare and cook fish at home without the usual inconveniences that come with it.
Everything you need, beyond the videos. Recipe EBOOK, GUIDES AND GLOSSARIES.
Meet StéphaneYour cooking instructor.
With more than 10 years of teaching experience at the French Cooking Academy, Stéphane has cultivated extensive culinary knowledge encompassing both practical and theoretical elements of French cuisine. His accessible approach to decoding the complexities of French cuisine has attracted thousands of cooking enthusiasts worldwide, keen to learn under his guidance. Stéphane's teaching style is down-to-earth and engaging, communicating complex techniques in a way that everyone can understand.
14-DAY money back guarantee. no questions asked.
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This course is designed for home cooks who want to deepen their French cooking skills and learn how to cook fish at home in the simplest way, just using fish fillets. There are no prior cooking skills required for this course.
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No, this course is unique to our catalogue and is fully focused on cooking fish using classic French techniques only.
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No special equipment is required. You likely already have everything you need in your kitchen: pots, pans, knives, chopping boards, and basic cookware such as a baking dish, a roasting tray or cookie sheet.
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Fresh fish fillets are the main ingredient you will need for this course, whatever is available where you live. For the rest, we will be using white wine, French white vermouth, and at times, some store-bought fish stock
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As long as you like. This is a self-paced course with lifetime access. Some students work through it quickly, others take their time and revisit lessons as they practice. There's no time limit.
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Absolutely. If you find that the course isn't for you within 14 days of purchase, just send us an email and we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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