News — How to Clean a Fish

Nutritionally rich and dubbed a 'superfood,' oily fish like salmon make an excellent addition to a balanced diet. In this blog, we will discuss five reasons why you should consume more salmon. 1. It can promote heart health. Salmon and other oily fish such as herring, mackerel, trout and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids (a kind of "polyunsaturated" fat.) Your body cannot make omega 3s on its own — therefore, you must regularly consume foods high in omega 3s. The most beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, long-chain fatty acids, are found naturally in salmon in the form of eicosapentaenoic...

Regardless of how you prefer to fish, nothing beats the satisfaction of reeling in a great catch. Cleaning it, however, may not be your cup of tea. Fish preparation is messy, but it is worth it—fresh fish is delicious and cooks quickly. To prepare your catch for dinner, follow these steps: Remove the Scales Rinse the fish and pat it dry with a paper towel to make it easier to grab and less slimy. Hold the head firmly with your hand, and with short, quick strokes of a fish scaler, remove the scales on both sides of the fish. Remove...