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Best Eating Fish

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The best tasting fish in the sea or from fresh water.

Rated 61 points - posted 15 years ago by ronni64 in category Food & Drink.
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Red Snapper Report Abuse
195 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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by far the staple for good white meat. tasty and flakey
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Mahi Mahi Report Abuse
191 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 3 comments
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I think hilsa is the best, hilsa isn't focus because of its rareness. I can assure u that if you taste this fish u will forget the other fish cause its too taste and smelly. Try it
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I just fixed dolphin for the first time....and it was good....but not over the top. See other notes below.
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This fish is the best fish in the world.
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Salmon Report Abuse
Very healthy--and delicious. Try it!!
186 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 4 comments
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Hands down.....one of my favorites!!! I place in the oven on 350% with "maple syrup" on top....NOT FAKE pancake syrup....but REAL maple syrup....to die for!
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With teriyaki sauce.... @_@
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tastes the same
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Cut up oranges and Lemmon cut up in circles, wrap in tin foil and BBQ, better than sex.
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Pickeral / Walleye Report Abuse
Nothing like the fresh tasting enjoyment of this fish!
146 points - added 14 years ago by kranked - 5 comments
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Yellow perch and crappie need to be at the upper end of the list too. Way better than rock bass.......Walleye is king!
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I'm not a fisherman but my Dad pointed out to me that a fish I caught (in the ocean) was Pickeral and not good eating because it was "fishy" tasting and very boney. On the other hand, while in Michigan for awhile, I happened to catch a "Wall Eye", also called "Pike", in fresh water. SO, I'm confused by your description of your #4 choice. Can you clarify?
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Nothing beats Walleye
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Fresh Water Walleye is the best tasting Fish God made!
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Pickeral Forever!!!!!
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Grouper Report Abuse
143 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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Grouper throats is a delicacy you never hear about, wanna know why? They are eaten as fast as their caught. Nothing better.
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Number two in the list so good broiled
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Halibut Report Abuse
135 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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or you can freeze it in a bag of ranch dressing and bbq with a bit of butter drizzled over it
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Currently my favouite, nice flaky texture, but has very little fish flavour, great with beer batter and wine compliment.
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Tuna Report Abuse
130 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 3 comments
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Nice steak......pan sear with teriyaki sauce......now THIS is real eating!!!
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by far the best tasting fish
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yumm
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Cod Report Abuse
123 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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I love this! I avoid eating its skin though..leaves an oily residue in your stool
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Cobia Report Abuse
120 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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best eating fish ever
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Don't forget Wahoo
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Flounder Report Abuse
This great eating flaky white fish is a wonderful addition to any meal.
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Sea Bass Report Abuse
One of the best fish (to eat) in the mediterranean sea
82 points - added 14 years ago by marco -

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Bluegill Report Abuse
A great tasting freshwater fish.
80 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 3 comments
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Should be higher on the list, very tender and sweet.
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2012 I dercided this is the best tasting fish of all!
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best of all fresh water fish deep fried with french fries and a beer.
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shrimp Report Abuse
73 points - added 14 years ago by kl3369 - 1 comment
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Fresh Spring water......1/2 can of Old Bay Seasoning....and a couple of beers.....boil till they float!!! Melt some butter....and I make my own cocktail sauce.......dip in butter....& then dip in the cocktail sauce......BooYah!!!!
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Hog Snapper Report Abuse
This is by far the best eating salt water fish. They feed on crabs and taste like a cross between grouper and crabmeat. Take it from a commercial fisherman, there is no close second.
66 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 2 comments
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Best tasting fish I've ever had. Even better than mahi
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I totally agree, makes the others taste like jerky.
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Rainbow trout Report Abuse
63 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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I've smoked my fish and it is addictive, it almost tastes like ham, I've also BBQ 2 inch steaks and it is amazing.
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Yellow Tail Snapper Report Abuse
58 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 -

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Tilapia Report Abuse
57 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 4 comments
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Taste quality just isn't on par with the a fore mentioned species, no matter the preparation method. Third rate at best.
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Amen to the prior post. The mere mention of this fish in the list makes me question credibility of every other comment and ranking.
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Tilapia in front of tuna....this list loses all credibility. If you have only eaten canned tuna or not tried 90 percent of the fish you shouldnt be voting
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This fish can be prepared in lots of ways..grilled,smoked,deep fried, filleted, sauteed,stewed,etc.
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Brook Trout Report Abuse
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haddock Report Abuse
I'm asking you if haddock is a good fish to eat?
49 points - added 14 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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May be a bit late now, but haddock is lovely. Its a bit like cod, a white flakey fish.
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Swordfish Report Abuse
49 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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Fresh is the name of the game. Its hard to get, but if you can find it same day caught, swordfish is probably the best eating fish of all.
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Smoked or grilled
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Sea Bream Report Abuse
Grilled Sea Bream is exceptional !
46 points - added 14 years ago by marco -

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Sheepshead Report Abuse
45 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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One of the best eating fish in Florida
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Striped Bass Report Abuse
43 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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These are great eats
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Whiting Report Abuse
41 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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Very underated here because is not a sport fish, but for taste....hard tob eat.
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This little guy packs one big tasty mouthful as a punch!
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Pink Snapper Report Abuse
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King Mackeral Report Abuse
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amberjack Report Abuse
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King Fish Report Abuse
This fish is one of the best tasting fishes---I have had it from tropical countries, there are few others that match this fish in taste(king fish is salt water fish), and one is called pearl fish(fresh water fish), ---Actually different fishes are good for different styles of preparation.
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Spanish Mackeral Report Abuse
33 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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I caught 7 spanish mackeral recently near Puerto Vallarta. One of the best tasting fish I've eaten. It's sides are covered with yellow dots. I prepared this white meat fish with butter garlic and sweet onion.
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Pompano Report Abuse
Fishermen have been known to carry machine guns, to protect there fishing waters when this fish is being landed.
30 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 2 comments
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Amazing!
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Best tasting fish anywhere
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Black Bass Report Abuse
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Red Drum Report Abuse
The choice fish for blackened fish dishes. Delicious any way you cook it !
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Tripletail Report Abuse
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Dover Sole Report Abuse
24 points - added 13 years ago by guest -

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Ocean Perch Report Abuse
24 points - added 14 years ago by guest -

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Florida REDFISH Report Abuse
White fish with no pungent fishy taste. Pure white meat
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Snook Report Abuse
19 points - added 9 years ago by guest -

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West Australian Dhufish Report Abuse
18 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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The West-Dhufish is Australia best table fish to eat and most probably the best in the world :)
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Queen Triggerfish Report Abuse
18 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 -

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wahoo Report Abuse
14 points - added 9 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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If you can get a wahoo to grill very fresh, as in the same day caught it's very hard to beat. Superb
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No Yellow Perch??? Report Abuse
Surely you jest?
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Freshwater Eel Report Abuse
12 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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Served raw or smoked this slim guy is good
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Basa Report Abuse
Amazing white flaky fish
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African Pompano Report Abuse
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Yellow Catfish Report Abuse
9 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 2 comments
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The first time I tried it I was in a restaurant and it was delicious, second time I cooked it myself purchased from the grocery store, and I was grossed out, too fishy and greasy. Now I am cautious of bottom feeding fish and am nervous to try talapia. Maybe there are certain preparations that must be done.
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Everyones favorite a real crowd pleaser
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Barramundi Report Abuse
commonly eaten across northern Australia commonly found in grocery shops
6 points - added 11 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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Caught wild & consumed on the day is a treat to enjoy, but keeps well froxen for a couple of months max. Barra are fighters & can be wary to catch. The time involved catching is rewarding with a flesh that has a delightful white meat, not oily, is sweet & firm. DO NOT confuse Australian Barramundi with imported fish from other areas with the same name. Austaralian Barra comes from pristine waters. Pan sized fried in butter or steamed in foil, perfect.
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Tilefish Report Abuse
Flakes white meat. Exceptional.
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sable Report Abuse
Sable is from the cod familyand very delicious smoked.
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Rock Bass Report Abuse
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Red Bass Report Abuse
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Spade fish Report Abuse
Very fine dining .
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Atlantic mackerel Report Abuse
Atlantic mackerel are sought after for food either cooked or as sashimi. It consists mostly of red meat and has a strong taste desirable to some consumers. Atlantic mackerel is extremely high in vitamin B12. Atlantic mackerel is also very high in omega 3 (a class of fatty acids), containing nearly twice as much per unit weight as does salmon. Unlike King mackerel and Spanish mackerel, Northern Atlantic mackerel are very low in mercury, and can be eaten at least twice a week according to EPA guidelines.
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Sailfish Report Abuse
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Best tasting fish is Hilsa Report Abuse
2 points - added 12 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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best of the best. but becareful lots of thin bones.cook with mustard paste, turmeric, chilli powder and corriander. enjoy the greatest gift from mother nature to the mankind.
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Monkfish Report Abuse
Usually found in Asian markets , it's probably one of the ugliest fish on the planet but tastes like an amazing steak if done right .
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Hornyhead chub Report Abuse
An old man that owned a 150 year old grist mill, on a tributary of the Little River in Tennessee caught about 30 of these when they came to spawn below the mill dam when I was visiting one summer. He cleaned them, rolled them in flour, and fried them in an old cast iron skillet. It was some of the best fish I have ever eaten, served with a side of cornbread made with fresh course ground corn meal from his grist mill and some corn on the cob from his garden. Awesome!
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Pomfret Report Abuse
Pomfret is one of the few fish that does not taste fishy. It has a beautiful white meat with central and side bones. It is considered a prized fish.
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Alaska Pollock Report Abuse
Mcdonalds
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Branzino white fish Report Abuse
Best white medeterian sea fish.Best taste.
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Calico Bass Report Abuse
If you want to eat this fish, you have to catch it. It is never sold in markets. Just delicious!!!
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Mantis Shrimps Report Abuse
One of the oldest and ferocious "fish" that exist. Unbelievable sweet and very versatile in that they can be boiled, baked, grilled and used in sauces. A bit fiddly to prepare and even harder to eat if not prepared correctly.
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Wolffish Report Abuse
Wolffish has a white firm meat that taste like scallops this by far the best tasteing fish. You just cant keep them anymore there an endangered fish now so you must throw back bummer..
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bluefish Report Abuse
-5 points - added 15 years ago by guest - 1 comment
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Bluefish is a great meaty, flavorful fish. No idea why it is so far down the list.
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Yellow Mouth Trout Report Abuse
-7 points - added 15 years ago by ronni64 - 1 comment
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From the deep channels of Florida nice eating fish
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