Nutritional value, choice and use of FISH
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- Nutritional value, choice and use of FISH
- Nutritional value
- Good source of protein containing 15-20g per 100g
- Good source of iodine
- Small fish eaten whole such as whitebait and some canned fish provide calcium
- Oily fish are a source of vitamin A and D
- Fish liver oils contain omega 3 fatty acids
- Choice
- White fish
- Cod- can be cut into steaks or filleted into portions
- Coley- often used in stews, soups or pies
- Haddock- very versatile fish
- Hake- very delicate flavour
- Halibut- can be poached, boiled or grilled
- Plaice- usually deep fried or grilled
- Sea bass- excellent flavour and lean, white soft flesh
- Skate- very large and bony flat fish
- Oily
- Salmon- fresh, tinned and smoked
- Mackerel- Traditionally grilled, fried or smoked
- Kippers- salted, dried or smoked and usually eaten at breakfast
- Anchovies- small round fish mainly tinned in oil
- Sardines- eaten fresh or bought tinned
- Tuna- eaten fresh or tinned in brine or oil
- Shellfish
- Mussels- tender and delicate. Can be served hot or cold
- Oysters- eaten raw so need to be fresh
- Crustaceans
- Crab- used in cocktails and salads or eaten on it's own
- Prawns- used for canapés and salads
- Lobster- served hot or cold
- White fish
- Use
- Frying- fish can be coated in egg and breadcrumbs
- Grilling- preserves flavour and successful with whole, flat or oily fish
- Baking- retains moisture and preserves flavour
- Poaching- small amount of liquid such as milk or stock
- Steaming- electric steamer or on a plate over boiling water
- Preserved
- Salting, marinating, drying, smoking, canning or freezing
- Nutritional value
- Oily
- Salmon- fresh, tinned and smoked
- Mackerel- Traditionally grilled, fried or smoked
- Kippers- salted, dried or smoked and usually eaten at breakfast
- Anchovies- small round fish mainly tinned in oil
- Sardines- eaten fresh or bought tinned
- Tuna- eaten fresh or tinned in brine or oil
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