Fish is both a tasty and nutritious food, but for many people, the abundance of small bones makes it difficult to eat. Completely boneless fish does not exist in nature, but there are species whose bones are either very few or large.
This type of fish is convenient to cook and is considered safer for children.
Why is it recommended to choose fish with few bones?
Fish with few bones is easier to cook and can be served safely at the table. The meat of this type of fish is tender, tasty, and nutritious, which makes it very popular both in family meals and in restaurants.
Fish with few bones from the sea
Types of sturgeon (sturgeon, sterlet, beluga) – almost no small bones, only large backbone or cartilage skeleton, which makes them easy to clean and eat.
Types of salmon (salmon, trout, chum) – thin bones are only in some parts and are easily removed. Salmon is also rich in beneficial fats.
Cod family (cod, pollock, hake) – have large, visible bones and are easy to clean, considered very suitable for family meals.
Flounder and halibut – dense meat structure and minimal small bones, suitable for various cooking methods.
Sea bass (Mediterranean bass) – tender, flavorful meat and few bones, among the most ordered fish in restaurants.
Freshwater fish with few bones
Sturgeon, sterlet, beluga – these fish with cartilage skeletons have no small bones, very convenient to eat.
Bream, pike perch, and asp – have large and easily removable bones. Especially asp does not have a "small bone net," which makes it more convenient.
Fish with many bones
Some fish have many small bones and require attention when eating. These include karaş, sterlet (roach), carp, small perch, and common carp. Although tasty, care should be taken when giving them to children.
Tips for eating fish more safely and comfortably
Buy fillets or steaks – during factory cleaning, most bones are removed.
Use tweezers to remove any remaining small bones from the prepared fillet.
When cooking whole fish, make cuts at the parts where the small bones are. This helps the meat soften during cooking and makes it easier to find and remove the bones at the table. (lent.az)