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ray
This kite-shaped fish features edible fins. The fish is firm, white, and sweet; similar to the texture and taste of scallop. Also known as a "Ray."
Industry:Culinary arts
This important commercial fish is a member of the rockfish group. Also known as "ocean perch," although it is not a true perch.
Industry:Culinary arts
This is the most popular of a few hundred species of snapper. This is a lean, firm-textured saltwater fish. Some species of rockfish and tilefish are also called snappers, but are not.
Industry:Culinary arts
Prized for canning, the sockeye salmon has a firm, red flesh. Also known as the "sockeye salmon."
Industry:Culinary arts
This important commercial fish is a member of the rockfish group. Also known as "ocean perch," although it is not a true perch.
Industry:Culinary arts
A saltwater fish belonging to the wrasse family. Also called "California Sheesphead." Its meat is white, tender, and lean.
Industry:Culinary arts
A low-fat fish of the Pacific Coast. There are two categories: the elongated varieties are milder and softer, and include Yellowtail and Goldeneye. The more full-flavored deep-bodied types include Bocaccio, Chilipepper, and Shortbelly.
Industry:Culinary arts
roe
A seafood delicacy with two varieties: "Hard roe" is the female fish's eggs. "Soft roe" (also called "white roe") is the milt (male reproductive glands filled with seminal fluid) of the male fish. Salted roe is called "caviar."
Industry:Culinary arts
This important commercial fish is a member of the rockfish group. Also known as "ocean perch," although it is not a true perch.
Industry:Culinary arts
This saltwater fish has a soft-textured flesh and a mild flavor. Its high fat content makes it a good fish for smoking. Called "Alaskan cod," "Black Cod," "Butterfish," and "Skil," although it is neither a cod nor a butterfish.
Industry:Culinary arts
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