Seafood

A boneless, flat piece of meat or fish. It is a type of cut or slice of meat. Unlike steak, it is cut parallel to the spine and comprises of skeletal muscle and fat. They do not contain the backbone of the fish and are therefore easier to eat. A knife with a flexible blade is used to fillet a fish. The process involves cutting of the fish just b...

Also known as ink fish, cuttle fish is deep water dwelling water mollusc. Its flesh tastes like squid and octopus. It has a long, elongated body with tentacles surrounding its mouth. The cuttle fish has several regional names like nargate, sepia and supion. Finding a cuttle fish at any fisheries is very difficult for its inky and messy nature....

Growing in deep and cold waters, Cod belongs to the family Gadidea as Haddock and Pollock. It is a marine fish that generally survives near the bottom to grow, survive and reproduce. It is very popular for its white and mild flavoured flesh. When cooked, its flesh becomes moist and flaky. It is dark-spotted with three dorsal and two anal fins and ...

Clams are two-shelled molluscs related to the same family of scallops and oysters. They are usually found in the coastal water and shallow freshwater lakes. Most varieties of clams are edible. Secured between two hard shells, is the soft body. Though there are more than 2,000 varieties, clams are broadly classified into two types: Hard-shell cl...

Catfish are fish which have no scales. It has been a part of African cuisine since hundreds of years. In Central Europe it is treated as a delicacy. It can be eaten in a variety of ways like for example in Indonesia it is often grilled whereas in India it is eaten as a favored delicacy during the monsoon season. In Indian states of Odisha, West B...

A type of seawater fish that is often barbecued, baked or grilled. It is also known as Bhangra. Like any other fish, mackerel is high in omega-3 oils. It is eaten fondly for its firm flesh. This fish can be found in different varieties such as Atlantic mackerel, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel and Pacific mackerel. It has a silver and blue striped ...

It is a tiny common salt water forage fish that has a very strong flavor. Anchovies are rich in healthy protein, essential vitamins (vitamin E and D) and minerals (calcium). They impart a salty and not a fishy flavor when added in dressings. Usage Although they are eaten fresh, anchovies are commonly consumed in their cured form. They are usually...