Is the spotted tail bass a saltwater fish? Market prices, cooking methods and nutritional value
Spotted tail bass is also known as spotted tail bass, Atlantic red bass, and black-spotted red bass. At present, it is widely farmed in our country, with broad prospects. So is it a saltwater fish? How much does it cost per jin? How to cook it deliciously? What are its nutritional values? From the Fujian fresh market, it is learned that ordinary-sized Xiamen spotted tail bass (about the same size as ordinary bass) sells for 40 yuan/jin, and larger ones (about the same size as ordinary grass carp) sell for 60 yuan/jin or higher!
Is spotted tail bass a saltwater fish?
Spotted tail bass is not a saltwater fish; it is a freshwater fish. Fish belongs to animal-based foods, mainly providing protein and fat to the human body. It lives in the middle and lower layers of offshore waters. It feeds on small fish and diatoms. Below the lower edge of the front of the eye, each of the two jaws has 1 row of fine teeth. The spawning period is from May to June. It is distributed along the coast of our country, mostly in the South China Sea and East China Sea, and less in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. Ecological environment: it is a fish of the middle and lower layers of offshore waters. It often inhabits sea areas with slow currents at a water depth of 30-70 m. It feeds on small fish, jellyfish, diatoms, etc. It has a seasonal migration phenomenon, and the reproductive period is from May to June. The number of eggs carried is 117,000-218,000; the eggs are pelagic, with a diameter of 1.6-1.9 mm.
How to cook spotted tail bass deliciously?
1. Clean the spotted tail bass, drain the water, and cut the scallions and ginger; use more scallions.
2. After scoring the spotted tail bass, cut it into two halves to make cooking easier. Put the spotted tail bass into a frying pan, fry both sides until golden brown, and set aside.
3. Heat oil, add the scallions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, add chili sauce, and stir-fry evenly over low heat.
4. Add the fried spotted tail bass, turn to high heat: add cooking wine, vinegar, and light soy sauce, add an appropriate amount of clear water, and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add salt and white sugar to season, turn over and cook for another 2 minutes, reduce the sauce over high heat, then turn off the heat. Plate and serve to enjoy.
Appendix: nutritional value of spotted tail bass
1. The muscle fibers are short and easy to digest and absorb;
2. The fat of fish is mainly composed of unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids (DHA, EPA, linolenic acid, etc.) help reduce the occurrence of hyperlipidemia and are also very beneficial to the eyes and brain.