Frozen precooked skipjack tuna cannot be steamed directly. It needs to be thawed before steaming. Otherwise, the nutrients in the fish will be lost, thereby reducing the nutritional value. Therefore, frozen precooked skipjack tuna cannot be steamed directly.
The second reason why frozen precooked skipjack tuna cannot be steamed directly is that direct steaming will cause uneven heating inside and outside of the fish, which may cause the outer layer of the fish to be overcooked and the inside to be undercooked, affecting the taste and food safety. For frozen precooked skipjack tuna, in order to ensure that the fish is evenly heated and tastes better, it is recommended to thaw the frozen skipjack tuna first. You can soak the fish in cold water for about 30 minutes, which can help remove the fishy smell and allow the ice crystals inside the fish to slowly melt.
After frozen precooked skipjack tuna thawing, rinse with clean water or soak for 15 minutes, and then wipe off the surface moisture. Then you can cook normally. There are also a few points to note:
1. During the thawing and steaming process, you should pay attention to maintaining the hygiene and safety of fish to avoid contamination.
2. Thawed fish should be steamed and cooked as soon as possible to avoid spoilage due to being left at room temperature for too long.
3. The heat and time should be controlled during steaming and cooking to ensure that the fish can be heated evenly and achieve the ideal taste and nutritional value.
