Fish is a healthy source of protein with many types being lean on calories & fat. But the real perk is all the omega-3 fatty acids. Here are 10 popular types of fish to eat & add to your diet.
1. SALMON
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
RICH, TENDER, BUTTERY
Beloved for its versatility, quick cook time and mild flavor, salmon can be baked, broiled, pan-fried, sauteed, slow-cooked and grilled.
JUSTIN ONG 2. TUNA
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FATTY, MEATY, FIRM
Another popular choice, thanks to its mild but luxurious flavor & versatility. Canned tuna (typically skipjack) is the leanest.
LAURI PATTERSON 3. TILAPIA
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FLAKY, MILD
Due to its minimal fishiness and subtle flavor, tilapia is our go-to recommendation for people who don't think they like fish.
JUANMONINO/GETTY IMAGES 4. COD
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FIRM, MILD, SLIGHTLY SWEET
Cod is a low-calorie protein that cooks up in a flash. Every 3 oz serving contains less than 100 calories and 1g of fat.
CREATIV STUDIO HEINEMANN 5. RED SNAPPER
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FLAKY, SLIGHTLY SWEET
Red snapper can be baked, broiled & poached just like any other fish, but it's particularly delicious grilled or fried whole.
OG PHOTO 6. BRANZINO
(EUROPEAN SEA BASS)
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FIRM, MILD, MEATY
Popular roasted or grilled whole at fancy restaurants, branzino is easy to cook at home, too.
rebecca fondren 7. HADDOCK
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FIRM, TENDER, MILDLY SWEET
Sure to tempt even the pickiest of eaters thanks to its mild flavor, flaky but meaty texture & minimal fishiness.
SMPICS 8. FLOUNDER
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
MILD, SLIGHTLY SWEET, FIRM
If you like tilapia or halibut, try flounder. It's just as versatile, mild & delicate with a subtle sweetness in flavor.
DIJIPUB 9. MAHI-MAHI
(DOLPHINFISH)
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
FIRM, SWEET
With only 1% fat by weight, mahi-mahi has a sweet, moist flesh that makes it a solid alternative to tuna or salmon.
NIGHT AND DAY IMAGES 10. CATFISH
TEXTURE AND TASTE:
MILD, SWEET, MOIST
Catfish is good poached, baked, grilled or even chopped and added to stew, but it's most famously enjoyed breaded and fried.
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