Tilapia – tilapia is arguably the mildest tasting fish there is. It's not fishy at all and has a mild sweetness. Tilapia is easy to prepare and goes well with a variety of different flavor profiles. Cod – cod has a mild flavor that's slightly sweet like tilapia.
Firm white fish that are caught around Australia and can be used deliciously and successfully in most recipes include: Barramundi, Snapper, Flathead, King George Whiting, Flounder, Dory, Ling, Blue-eye Trevalla, Coral Trout, Bream, Emperors, Morwong and Mahi Mahi.
Ruby Snapper is one of Australia's best tasting fish, that very few have ever even heard of! Commercially ranging from around 40cm to well over a metre, their squid and crustacean-rich diet makes for an uncommonly sweet flesh for such a large fish.
Cod. It's a British classic in meals such as fish & chips, but cod is also one of the healthiest white fish around. Cod is high in protein, low in fat and a good source of vitamin B12, which is needed for energy and nervous system support and may be important in helping prevent depression.
White fish is not a type of fish — it generally means mildly flavored, quick-cooking fish that usually isn't very expensive. Popular kinds of white fish are tilapia, cod, bass, grouper, haddock, catfish, and snapper, and these are great for frying, searing, using in soups and chowders, and baking.
But sometimes a recipe calls simply for "white fish." If you're not familiar with the family of fish called "white fish," the term refers to any white-fleshed fish like cod, tilapia, flounder, sole, halibut, snapper, catfish, haddock, and grouper.
Monkfish is groundfish, meaning it swims and feeds along the bottom of the ocean. It's known to some as "the poor man's lobster" because of its firm, sweet, and delicious taste similar to lobster tails, and to some as "all mouth", because most of the fish is taken up by the head and most of the head is mouth.
We use wild-caught Alaska Pollock for our Filet-O-Fish® sandwich in the U.S., which is 100% sourced from sustainable fisheries. Why is sustainable fish so important to us? Because it helps protect our oceans—something that's important to you. Interested in learning more about the Filet-O-Fish®?
Swordfish is a mighty, meaty fish: eat it grilled and you'll almost feel like you're biting into a steak. Even non-fish-eaters tend to enjoy a good cut of swordfish, whose taste is somewhat similar to tuna.
1. Salmon. It's a weeknight mainstay for a reason. Salmon is beloved for its versatility, quick cook time and mild flavor.
Choose the right fish: This method works best for mild-tasting white fish like tilapia, flounder, sole, cod or haddock fillets that are no more than 1 inch thick. Pat the fish dry: Removing excess moisture will help to get just a light coating of flour and ensure better more even browning.
A firm, succulent white fish with a delicate flavour. Hoki is New Zealand's most important commercial fish species and we take pride in the fact that our stocks are among the best managed in the world. The Marine Stewardship Council Eco-label assures you that our Hoki reflects sustainable fishing at its finest.
White fish has at least as much protein as meat but much less fat. Good choices include King George whiting, flathead and snapper. Plus: It's official – all Australian fish species have now been analysed and every variety has enough omega-3s to be a 'good source'.
Sole, swordfish, mahi mahi, grouper, whitefish, perch, any of these will be virtually bone free.
Our chicken is produced in Australia and comes from our local suppliers Ingham's and OSI. Our fish comes from a little further afield, with the Alaskan Pollock sourced from the USA Alaskan Pollock Fishery. Finally, our bacon comes from Don KRC, who source their pork from Australia and Canada.
The most common fish and chips fish after basa in Australia is New Zealand hoki. More hoki is caught in New Zealand each year than Australia's total annual fish catchment. “Hoki can be a good fish, though,” said Hodges. “It's absolutely great eating for fish and chips.”