Types of Seafood Flashcards
It is a freshwater fish
and has no scales. They are now
mostly aqua farmed and are available
all year round. This fish weighs from 2
to 5 pounds. The flesh is white with
small amount of fat in it and tastes
mildly sweet. This fish can be cooked
in almost any style but is suited for
frying.
Catfish
It has a texture
somewhat like salmon and is extremely
tasty. The flesh is pale, white, firm, and
sweet. It is perfect for western dishes
where the natural flavor requires very
little enhancements. It is best bakes,
fried or cooked in curries.
King Fish or Surmai
Their flesh is
off white or light pink in
color. It is sweet in flavor
and has a firm texture. It can
be broiled, baked or grilled
Mahi-Mahi
It is a popular consumed
fish and considered to be a healthy
fish as it is said to have high protein
and Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin
D.
Salmon
They have a lean
pink flesh that becomes white on
cooking. They are sweet in taste
and firm and flaky in texture. They
are usually baked whole due to its
pretty color
Red Snapper
It is usually aqua farmedand weighs from 1 to 5
pounds. It has a rich, sweet
flavor and has a firm texture. Hence, it
is good for steaming, broiling, baking,
and even poaching
Striped Bass
It is typically a name given to
freshwater, aqua farm raised fish. They
are usually 3 to 5 pounds in weight.
The flesh is lean, white, and sweet with
firm texture. They are good for frying,
baking and broiling.
Tilapia
This is a fish with a long,
cylindrical body, and an eye located on
each side of the head. A backbone runs
from head to tail along the upper length
of the body, just below the dorsal fin.
They are both found in both freshwater
and saltwater
Round Fish
It has a flat body
structures and swims deep
down in the sea in a
horizontal position. It has
eyes on the top of the head
Flat Fish
This fish has no scales and has a
smooth skin. The skin is light
gray in color and the flesh is
white, firm and has a sweet
flavor
Butterfish or Pompano
This is the largest flat fish and can
weigh up to 300 pounds. They have lean, firm flesh that is white with a sweet, mild flavor. You might find stakes of halibut in the market. This can be poached, baked, or broiled. The flesh tends to dry out while cooking so it is recommended to cook some sauce that will go with it.
Halibut
