Can Sea Bass Be Eaten Raw? Precautions for Eating Sea Bass Raw

Sea bass is different from freshwater bass. Sea bass is larger in size and is divided into white bass and black bass. It is widely distributed in the ocean, with the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea in Asia being the main producing areas, and it is one of the common commercial fish. Some friends are curious, can sea bass be eaten raw?

1. Can sea bass be eaten raw

Sea bass can be made into sashimi and eaten raw. The flesh of bass is white, tender and plump, and it is one of the seasonal fish of summer. In Japan, bass is a premium ingredient for making sashimi. However, because sea bass lives in shallow seas or even freshwater, it may contain more parasites, so it is not recommended to eat it raw. You can try it occasionally, but it is best not to eat too much of it.

Sea bass is not only one of the common commercial fish, but also a species for developing marine aquaculture. The main producing areas of sea bass in China are Qingdao, Shidao, Qinhuangdao and the Zhoushan Islands. The fishing seasons are spring and autumn, and October to November each year is the peak fishing period. In addition, the west coast of the United States and the Peru fishing grounds in South America also produce sea bass, and the North Sea fishing grounds of the United Kingdom and the Mediterranean also have fishing grounds that produce it.

2. Common ways to eat sea bass

The common way to cook sea bass is steamed sea bass. The specific method is: first clean the live fish, drain the water, then make a few diagonal cuts on the back of the fish, cutting both sides so that the flavor can penetrate; then pour some cooking wine over the fish and place ginger slices on it (on both sides and in the belly of the fish), and marinate for more than 15 minutes to remove the fishy smell; after the steamer boils, put the marinated fish together with the plate into the pot and steam over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes; finally take out the steamed fish, pour off the excess broth and liquid, place it on a plate, and arrange the remaining shredded ginger, shredded scallion and cilantro on the fish. Then heat peanut oil in another clean pot until it smokes, turn off the heat, pour the hot oil over the fish, and pour the steamed fish seasoning over the fish.

That is all for the ways to eat sea bass. Friends who are interested in sea bass can try making it themselves. Sea bass is very rich in nutritional value and can also treat symptoms such as restless fetal movement and insufficient milk after childbirth. Expectant mothers and women who have just given birth can both eat it.