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How to Cook with Brill

December 6, 2024 smitsa 0

Brill (Scophthalmus rhombus) is a flatfish prized for its delicate flavour and tender texture. It belongs to the turbot family and is found primarily in […]

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Large Yellow Croaker

November 1, 2024 smitsa 1

The large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea; old name – Pseudosciaena crocea) is a flavourful fish with a tender, delicate texture. It’s popular in East Asian […]

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Hairtail (Trichiurus haumela)

May 9, 2023 smitsa 0

The hairtail, (Trichiurus haumela) also known as the cutlassfish, is a fascinating and unique species that has found its place in the food industry, contributing […]

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The Anchovy

March 16, 2023 smitsa 0

The anchovy is one of those key fishes used in fish sauces and as a topping for pizzas. The most common is Engraulis japonicus but […]

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How to cook John Dory

November 19, 2021 smitsa 0

Cooking a John Dory or St. Pierre fish is not an issue it’s actually finding one to cook. They seem to be only available from […]

Seafood Fraud

June 23, 2021 smitsa 0

Seafood fraud is one of the biggest unsung food issues of the 21st century. It not only means the illegal mislabeling and mis-selling of fish […]

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The Best Smoked Salmon

November 14, 2019 smitsa 0

Smoked salmon is one of those festive treats that simply lights up a luncheon or buffet table. It is also a fine ingredient for a […]

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Hake

September 3, 2018 smitsa 2

Hake is one of those sea fishes that might not  be of enormous interest if it wasn’t for the fact that it is so sought […]

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Trends In Tuna Fishing

August 22, 2018 smitsa 2

Tuna is possibly the most widely sought after fish in the world – even more so than salmon. It is certainly commercially one of the […]

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The Nile Tilapia

May 5, 2017 smitsa 0

The Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) is a cichlid fish found in most of Africa and not just the Nile. It has found its way […]

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Could you Eat Lionfish ?

August 1, 2016 smitsa 0

Lionfish might seem to be rather a dangerous but beautiful fish for the supper table, given it has such venomous dorsal fins and is incredibly […]

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Gelatin From Fish

April 9, 2014 smitsa 1

Alternative sources of gelatin to those derived from cattle and pigs came to the fore following various issues and scandals worldwide, associated with their processing of […]

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Killing Fish For Food

April 10, 2012 smitsa 1

The preparation of fish for the market place, for culinary dishes, for any food product in fact places great reliance on the method of slaughter […]