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34 ‫المغريم المفلطح‬ Megrim is a deep sea flatfish that Four-Spot Megrim belongs to the Flatfish Fried
‫الرباعي‬ rarely comes into water shallower family. Flatfish are all low fat white fish
than fifty metres, and is more with a mild taste. The taste and texture
commonly found in water of 200 – varies from one species to another. All
300 metres, but can be found all of flatfish are less than 100 calories per 3
the way down to over 1000 metres, ounce cooked serving, are a good source
explaining why it is a rare catch by of protein and have less than 2 grams of
shore anglers. Megrim are usually fat. Most flatfish species are also a good
found over muddy or sandy seabeds source of niacin, B vitamins, phosphorus,
and avoid heavy or broken ground or calcium and selenium.
areas with a lot of weed. Megrim
feed on small fishes which live on or
near the seabed, and will also take
crustaceans and dislodged shellfish.
35 Nursehoun Nursehounds like to stay close to the It has a high healthy oil content, and, Baked
d sea floor, living in rocky areas with when prepared correctly, it’s a favorite of
lots of algae. They hunt at night, many fish lovers. 
feeding on cephalopods (like squid
and octopus), crustaceans (like crabs
and large shrimp), smaller fish and
even other sharks. During the day
they hide in holes and crevices in the
rock, with several sharks sometimes
resting in the same crevice.
36 European This species is found throughout Along with protein and "good" fats, Roasted
pilchard Europe, particularly in the warmer sardines are rich in several vitamins and
waters of the Mediterranean and minerals associated with disease
Adriatic seas, although it is also found prevention.
around Britain and the colder waters
of Scandinavian countries and
Iceland. European pilchards generally
live close to land and live and feed
towards the surface of the sea.
37 Piper The piper gurnard, piper or lyre Despite its odd appearance gurnard is Baked
Gurnard gurnard (Triglalyra) is a fish species in tasty and full of firm meat which holds
the monotypic genus Trigla, part of well together during cooking. It also has
the family Triglidae (the sea robins or the health benefits of white fish, i.e. high
gurnards). It is called the piper or protein, vitamin rich and low in fat.  
piper gurnard because of the sound it
makes when caught. Its range covers
the Eastern Atlantic from north of the
British Isles and North Sea to Walvis
Bay, Namibia, including Madeira and
the Mediterranean Sea. The species
is absent from the Black Sea.
38 European Pollack are closely related to cod, and Despite the fact that pollock is a dietary Pan
Pollock they can grow very big! Their flesh is and treat lean fish, 100 grams of pollock Fried
not as white in colour but is very fillets contain 1.2 grams of fat, 600 mg of
similar in taste and texture to cod. which are omega-3, which are essential
They live near to the sea bed around for the heart muscle, prevention of
rocky reefs and wrecks. Pollack is cardiovascular diseases , lower bad
becoming increasingly popular, and cholesterol and free radical removal to
prices can be high, partly due to the prevent premature aging of the body.
irregular supplies of this popular fish
which is not easy to catch. Look out
for handline caught pollack which is
the highest quality and most
sustainable option available.
39 Pout / Bib The bib is a relatively large and deep The vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats Pan
bodied member of the cod family found in cod provide significant health Fried
(Gadidae) with a distinctive chin benefits. It’s rich in vitamin B12, which is
barbel. It has three dorsal fins, the an important part of your body’s nerve
first of which is triangular in shape and blood cells. Vitamin B12 also helps
and two anal fins. The bib is most prevent anemia by keeping your red blood
easily recognised by its coloration. It cells in good condition. Some people who
is pale copper with four to five darker eat plant-heavy diets may find that
vertical bands on the sides. There is consuming vitamin B12 helps improve
also a conspicuous dark spot at the their energy levels. 
base of the pectoral fins. Adult fish
can grow to 40cm in length although
most are between 20-30cm.
40 Red Cepolarubescens is unmistakable. It Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and Braised
Bandfish is an elongate, thin fish which tapers vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish
to a pointed tail and has long dorsal is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a
and anal fins stretching almost the great source of minerals, such as iron,
entire length of the body. It grows to zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium.
a maximum of 70 cm, although the The American Heart Association
red bandfish is more commonly seen recommends eating fish at least two times
at sizes between 30 -35 cm. The back per week as part of a healthy diet
and sides of Cepolarubescens are red
or orange-red in colour and the belly
is orange or yellowish. The dorsal and
anal fins are clear or yellowy with the
first part of the dorsal fin coloured
red. The silvery eye of the red
bandfish is large, as is the mouth,
which has a single row of pointed,
slender, widely spaced teeth.
41 Alfonsino  Alfonsino is a species of The Alfonsino fish has fairly good nutrition Baked
deepwater berycid fish of content with sufficient vitamins and
the order Beryciformes. It can be minerals. As such it is consumed by people
found across the world. It is relatively high in
in temperate and subtropical ocean protein and with almost no Carbohydrates
waters nearly worldwide, though it is
uncommon. It is typically associated
with deep-sea corals, and schools are
known to form over seamounts.
Adults are demersal and search for
prey along the ocean floor,
primarily fish, cephalopods,
and crustaceans. Like other members
of its family, it is remarkably long-
lived, with individuals reaching ages
of up to 69 years, and possibly
longer. 
42 Striped Red The striped red mullet, It has all the healthy eating attributes of Roasted
Mullet Mullussurmuletus, is a member of white fish: high in protein and vitamin rich
the goatfish family, members of and also has the health benefits of being
which are easily recognised by the a source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Red
pair of long chin barbels under the mullet are very delicate and must be put
jaw. It has a moderately elongate straight onto ice as their quality
body up to 40 cm in length. It has deteriorates quickly.
two well-separated dorsal fins and a
forked tail. The first dorsal fin has
dark markings.
43 Saithe The saithe or coalfish The taste is more characteristic than with Baked
Pollachiusvirens is a member of the other white fish and saithe has a
pollack family. It can reach 1.2 m in distinctive flavour and a more
length. It has three dorsal and two concentrated taste of fish. This is why
anal fins. It has a straight lateral line, saithe is often the preferred choice for
which is light in colour. The back and those wanting a rich taste of fish. Saithe is
sides are usually dusky greenish- also very healthy, being rich in protein,
brown in colour and the belly is vitamin D, vitamin B and selenium.
silvery white.
44 European European sea bass is a fighting fish The sea bass contains omega 3 fatty acids, Grilled
Bass which is very appreciated by so it can help you keep tabs on
fishermen for such a trait. They live in triglycerides and blood pressure.
areas near the coast, including Moreover, thanks to the high presence of
estuaries, lagoons and rivers, from potassium it helps to counter
West Africa and the Mediterranean hypertension. Bass is also rich in
to the North Atlantic. This was one phosphorus, which fosters memory and
of the first fish species that were the proper development of bones and
grown in Europe from France in the teeth.
1970s. They are characterized by
their long, rounded body, and a wide
mouth with a quite protruded lower
jaw. They also have teeth on the
tongue.
45 Shore There are a few species of rockling, In general, fish is a high-protein, low-fat Baked
Rockling two of the most commonly seen food that provides a range of health
being the shore and five-bearded benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular,
rocklings. Both species can grow is lower in fat than any other source of
large for rocky shore fish. They are animal protein, and oily fish are high in
often confused with eels or other omega-3 fatty acids, or the "good" fats.
species, as they have slippery black Since the human body can’t make
skin, a long dorsal fin and barbels significant amounts of these essential
sticking out of their faces. nutrients, fish are an important part of the
diet. Also, fish are low in the "bad" fats
commonly found in red meat, called
omega-6 fatty acids.
46 ShortfinMak The shortfinmako is considered the Traditional treatments and alternative Baked
o Shark fastest shark in the world, able to medicines have often toted shark
reach burst swimming speeds of up consumption as a human health benefit.
to 43 mph (70 km h-1) (Diez et al. For example, shark cartilage is a popular
2015). This classically shaped shark is dish in Japan as well as in other shark-
hydrodynamically efficient with a based medicines which claim anti-cancer
pointed snout, triangular dorsal fin properties
and large and a crescent-shaped
caudal (tail) fin. It is a dark metallic
blue on top and silvery white below,
with a very distinct color break down
its side. The shortfinmako shark is a
very active species, often seen
breaching the water surface when
feeding
47 Spanish Ling Found in the north east Atlantic and Spanish Ling belongs to the family of Cod. Fried
the Mediterranean Sea. The Spanish Cod is a healthful type of fish with many
ling feeds on smaller fish and squid. It dietary benefits. It is high in protein and
has a long, eel-like body with a small low in fat, which makes it an excellent
first dorsal fin and much longer protein source. Cod is also high in vitamins
second dorsal fin. Pectoral and pelvic and minerals that are essential to bodily
fins are long and trailing. Colour is functioning.
light and can vary between reddish to
orange with pale speckles with a
paler underside. Both dorsal fins and
the anal fin are black with white
edges, as is the tail fin. Eyes are large
and barbule is present, and the
mouth is full of small, sharp teeth.
48 Splendid Head and body bright red above, Just like it'sAlfonsinocousine, this fish has Grilled
Alfonsino / becoming silvery-pink below; iris of fairly good nutrition content with
Golden Eye eye and fins bright red. Often forms sufficient vitamins and minerals. As such it
Perch dense schools to feed on fishes, is consumed by people across the world. It
crustaceans and cephalopod is relatively high in protein and with
molluscs. almost no Carbohydrates
49 Swordfish Also known as broadbills in some Swordfish provides an excellent source of ‫الشوي‬
countries, are large, highly migratory, selenium, a micronutrient that offers
predatory fish characterized by a important cancer-fighting and heart health
long, flat, pointed bill. They are a benefits. It is protein-rich and loaded with
popular sport fish of the billfish niacin, vitamin B12, zinc and Omega-3.
category, though elusive. Swordfish Best of all, it's low in fat and calories.
are elongated, round-bodied, and Swordfish is also a guilt-free choice.
lose all teeth and scales by
adulthood.
50 Turbot Psetta maxima is a benthic marine There are quite a few notable health Fried
species, living on sandy and muddy benefits of turbot, including its ability to
bottoms, from shallow waters to 100 reduce inflammation in the body and
m. Younger individuals tend to live in stimulate brain function, among others. It
shallower areas. Cryptic, imitating also helps boost immunity and
the colour of the substrate. metabolism, promote stronger teeth,
Carnivorous, juveniles feeding on optimize heart health with omega-3 fatty
molluscs and crustaceans, and adults acids, clear out blood vessels and prevent
mainly on fish and cephalopods. atherosclerosis, promote joint health and
boost lung health.
51 Twaite Shad The twait shad or twaite shad Twaite Shad is closely related to Herring, Fried
(Alosafallax) is a species of fish in the which is loaded with EPA
family Clupeidae. It is found in the (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA
eastern Atlantic Ocean and the (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids
Mediterranean Sea and is an help prevent heart disease and keep the
anadromous fish which lives in the brain functioning properly. They also seem
sea but migrates into fresh water to to be effective in reducing inflammatory
spawn. conditions, such as Crohn's disease and
arthritis
52 Sargo / Sargoa species of seabream native to White Bream's health benefits mimic Baked
White the eastern Atlantic and western those of the Sea Bream, which is a healthy
Bream Indian Oceans. An active fish, they option, being low in calories and rich in B
inhabit the surf zone, but they may vitamins. A medium-sized portion will give
be found down to 50 m. They you the recommended daily amount of
consume small crustaceans, mollusks vitamins and minerals to enhance the
and some seaweed and coral, using immune system and protect against heart
their strong jaws to crush shells. disease and cancer.
Individuals can reach 45 cm, but
average 22 cm.
53 Witch Witch flounders are strongly, dorsally Flounder is a low-fat, low-calorie source of Fried
Flounder compressed and oval in shape. Their vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and
head and mouth are very small and, omega-3 fatty acids. Flounder is low in
like other flounders, they have both mercury.
eyes on their upper side. A straight
lateral line runs across their body
length. Witch flounders are a dark
greyish-brown on top and greyish-
white on their underside, and have
dark rims around their fins. They can
grow to a maximum length of about
75 centimetres and a weight of about
four kilograms.
54 Argentinean The Argentine hake Hake fish is one of the finest sources of Baked
Hake (Merlucciushubbsi) is a merluccid essential fatty acids, protein, minerals and
hake of the genus Merluccius, found fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, E and
in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, D. It is non-oily, deep water fish, and
along the coast of Argentina, and therefore, low in calories and saturated
Uruguay. This fish was described by fats; 100 g holds just 78 calories in
an Argentine ichthyologist, Tomás comparison to 91 calories in halibut.
Marini in 1933. It's very similar to Hake's lean meat is a good source of poly-
Merlucciusmerluccius (European unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).
hake), and it can reach a length of 95
cm (but commonly 50-65 cm), and
weigh up to 5 kg. It lives at depths
from 100 to 200 m, and it feeds on
crustaceans, squids and fish
(anchovies and smaller hakes). It
migrates southwards in spring and
northwards in autumn.
55 Atlantic Atlantic bluefin tuna have large, Bluefin Tuna is a fantastic source of omega Grilled
Bluefin torpedo-shaped bodies that are 3 fatty acids ('good fats'), B complex
Tuna nearly circular in cross-section. They vitamins, potassium, iodine, and
are the largest of the tuna species magnesium, zinc, vitamin C and selenium
and can reach up to 13 feet and – all of which are crucial for healthy cell
2,000 pounds. They have dark blue- function and free-radical elimination in
black on the back and white on the the human body.
lower sides and belly.
56 Atlantic The Atlantic pomfret (Bramabrama), Pomfret contains omega-3 fatty acids Roasted
Pomfret also known as Ray's bream, is a which can prevent heart disease and helps
species of marine ray-finned fish, a to reduce the inflammation of nerves. It
pomfret of the family Bramidae. It is also helps to control blood cholesterol
found in the Atlantic, Indian, and levels. Consuming pomfret fish can cure
South Pacific Oceans, at depths down anemia as it contains iron. It also helps in
to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Its length is strengthening immune system.
between 40 and 100 cm (16 and 39
in).
57 Common Atlantic cod, Gadusmorhua The top benefits of eating codfish include Pan
Atlantic Cod (Linnaeus, 1758), are one of the most its ability to protect skin health, reduce Fried
popular food fishes in the western Alzheimer’s risk, prevent diabetes, boost
world. Distinguished by a distinctive immunity and improve heart health,
elongated hairlike structure called a among many others. Omega-3 fatty acids
“barbel” that hangs from their chin, are known to thin the blood and also
they also have three dorsal fins, two reduce inflammation, both of which can
anal fins, and broom-shaped tails. help to boost cardiovascular health.
58 Common Cuttlefish are a chunky squid-like The health benefits of squid are often Grilled
Cuttlefish creature with a well-developed head, linked to its high protein content. Other
large eyes and mouths with beak-like benefits are tied to its polyunsaturated
jaws. They have a fin that runs fatty acid content, also known as omega-3
around their body, eight 'arms' with fatty acids. The U.S. Food and Drug
suckers plus two tentacles around Administration highlights fish as a healthy
the mouth. Cuttlefish are extremely food for those who are pregnant and
variable in colour, but are usually breastfeeding
blackish-brown, mottled or striped.
59 Saithe The saithe or coalfish The taste is more characteristic than with Baked
Pollachiusvirens is a member of the other white fish and saithe has a
pollack family. It can reach 1.2 m in distinctive flavour and a more
length. It has three dorsal and two concentrated taste of fish. This is why
anal fins. It has a straight lateral line, saithe is often the preferred choice for
which is light in colour. The back and those wanting a rich taste of fish. Saithe is
sides are usually dusky greenish- also very healthy, being rich in protein,
brown in colour and the belly is vitamin D, vitamin B and selenium.
silvery white.
60 Turbot Psetta maxima is a benthic marine There are quite a few notable health Fried
species, living on sandy and muddy benefits of turbot, including its ability to
bottoms, from shallow waters to 100 reduce inflammation in the body and
m. Younger individuals tend to live in stimulate brain function, among others. It
shallower areas. Cryptic, imitating also helps boost immunity and
the colour of the substrate. metabolism, promote stronger teeth,
Carnivorous, juveniles feeding on optimize heart health with omega-3 fatty
molluscs and crustaceans, and adults acids, clear out blood vessels and prevent
mainly on fish and cephalopods. atherosclerosis, promote joint health and
boost lung health.
61 Deep-Water The deep-water Cape hake lives close Hake fish is one of the finest sources of Baked
Cape Hake to the bottomat continental slope essential fatty acids, protein, minerals and
depths from 200 m to at least 850 m, fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, E and
occurring generally deeper in the D. It is non-oily, deep water fish, and
north (450 m or more) than in the therefore, low in calories and saturated
south (300 to 350 m).Females grow fats; 100 g holds just 78 calories in
faster than males. Spawning probably comparison to 91 calories in halibut.
occurs from September to Hake's lean meat is a good source of poly-
November. Feeds on fishes, mysids, unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).
euphausiids and squids; the young
feed mainly on euphausiids, but the
diet becomespolyphagous with
growth.
62 European The European conger, scientific name Aside from its distinct flavor, it offers Baked
Conger Conger conger is a species of conger various health benefits. Eel fish helps to
of the family Congridae. It’s the lower cholesterol, blood pressure and
largest eel on the planet and native chances of arthritis. It enhances the
to the northeast Atlantic, together development of brain, good eyesight and
with the Mediterranean Sea. functions of nervous system.
European conger has a mean
grownup size of 1.5 m (four ft 11 in),
a most identified size of around 6 m
(19 ft eight in), and most weight of
roughly 110 kg (240 lb), making them
the most important eels on the
planet by weight.
63 European The European flounder is oval in Flounder is a low-fat, low-calorie source of Fried
Flounder shape and is usually right-eyed. It vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and
normally grows about 30 cm in omega-3 fatty acids. Flounder is low in
length, although lengths of up to 60 mercury.
cm have been recorded. The upper
surface is usually dull brown or olive
in colour with reddish spots and
brown blotches and this fish can
change colour to suit its background,
providing an effective camouflage.
The underside is pearly-white, giving
the fish one of its common names,
the white fluke. The lateral line
features rows of small tubercles, as
do the bases of the dorsal and anal
fins.

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