Seafood
Firm white fish
Also called corvina, sea bass, snapper, cod
What it is
Lean ocean fish that flakes or cubes cleanly. For ceviche you want very fresh, sushi-grade quality from a fishmonger you trust.
Origin
Global fisheries; species vary by coast.
Flavour
Clean, sweet, slightly oceanic.
How to use it
Cube for acid curing; poach gently otherwise. Ceviche is only as safe as your fish source.
Storage
Cook or cure the day you buy it. Keep on ice.
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What is Firm white fish?
Lean ocean fish that flakes or cubes cleanly. For ceviche you want very fresh, sushi-grade quality from a fishmonger you trust.
How do I use Firm white fish?
Cube for acid curing; poach gently otherwise. Ceviche is only as safe as your fish source.
How do I store Firm white fish?
Cook or cure the day you buy it. Keep on ice.
What does it taste like?
Clean, sweet, slightly oceanic.
What allergens should I watch?
Fish. Check the packet in your kitchen.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Allergens: Fish
Recipes using it
Ceviche
Ceviche
Peruvian lime-cured fish with chilli, red onion and coriander. Your fishmonger matters more than your knife skills.
40 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Onigiri
おにぎり
Salted rice you can hold — a filling in the middle, nori if you want it, and no, it is not a California roll.
15 minEasyNo chilli
Ochazuke
お茶漬け
Tea poured over leftover rice — a late bowl with pickles, nori and whatever is in the fridge.
7 minVery easyNo chilli
Fish and chips
Fish and chips
Beer-battered white fish and twice-cooked chips — a takeaway plate you can do at home if you respect the oil.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Bacalhau à Brás
bacalhau à Brás
Shredded salt cod, matchstick potatoes, scrambled egg — Lisbon comfort, not a whole roast loin.
24 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Cajun spiced fish tacos
Cajun spiced fish tacos from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMedium🌶️
Fish pie
01.Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, cover, then simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender. Drain, then return to the pan over a low heat for 30 seconds to drive
1 hr 8 minA bit of workNo chilli
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)
fish stew
Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe) from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minA bit of work🌶️
Sea bass with sizzled ginger, chilli & spring onions
Sea bass with sizzled ginger, chilli & spring onions from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMedium🌶️
Escovitch Fish
Escovitch Fish from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Thai-style fish broth with greens
Thai-style fish broth with greens from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Fish Soup (Ukha)
Fish Soup
Fish Soup (Ukha) from Russia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Fish Stew with Rouille
Twist the heads from the prawns, then peel away the legs and shells, but leave the tails intact. Devein each prawn. Fry the shells in 1 tbsp oil for 5 mins, until dark pink and golden in patches. Add the wine, boil down
1 hr 27 minA bit of work🌶️
Breadfruit Tacos
Breadfruit Tacos from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Bangladeshi fish curry with daikon
If you are using rohu fish it will usually be frozen. Soak it in cold water for 30-45 minutes to defrost and while still a little firm, descale and cut each steak into quarters and wash in cold saltwater a few times. Dra
2 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Codfish deviled eggs
Codfish deviled eggs from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
plantain rolls
plantain rolls from Dominica. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minEasyNo chilli