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Lemon or Vinegar substitute for fish?

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I have G.E.R.D. which means that I cannot ingest acids of any kind without any bad reaction. What can I use on my fish instead of lemon juice or any citrus juice or vinegar?

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  • 1 year ago

    Tarragon. It has that tart, sour-ish flavor that vinegar and lemon juice imparts but it's a green herb. It's often served on fish. 

    You can also try the dry lemon crystals or lemon flavored seasonings--they don't contain acids like the juice or slices do. I like the lemon pepper on fish. 

  • 1 year ago

    One classic condiment is a tartare sauce. I make it with mayo, sweet relish, and minced onion. Some use dill relish or add lemon. It's what I prefer.

  • 1 year ago

    Ketchup .

  • Anonymous
    1 year ago

    Either would be fine.

  • 1 year ago

    Get the flavor of lemon with lemon zest without the acidity that the juice has.

    Add it to a bit of butter when you cook the fish. Add some green onion, a bit of ginger and some soy sauce. 

    Or you could omit the lemon zest completely. 

    Some fish does not need lemon at all.  A Piece of tuna cooked rare could be flavored with the same ginger, green onion and soy and a bit of wasabi or dry mustard if you want a bit of heat. Tuna can stand up to some pretty strong flavors. 

    Other mild fish a bit of butter and seasonings that you like. 

  • You don't really replace an acid with anything except another acid. 

    You just make a recipe that has a different flavor profile. Are tomatoes off the list - probably? Tomatoes and salt cured (not brined) olives are great with fish. Wine is always good. Pesto!

    I was hoping I had a recipe for you, but all mine have lemon or orange ;(

  • 1 year ago

    Any citrus would work

  • 1 year ago

    Lemon vinegarette

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 year ago

    Parsley or Dill sauce??

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