Whitefish

whitefish caviar See golden caviar.
whitefish roe See golden caviar. ...

Whitefish:
A high:fat, mild:flavored member of the salmon family with a firm white flesh. The whitefish can be poached, baked, broiled, grilled, pan fried, or stuffed. Its roe (eggs) can be cooked or made into caviar by adding salt.

Tired of whitefish, are you? The other end of the spectrum is people who have lived along the coast all their lives and never eat seafood (you know who you are!). Sounds like a great opportunity for swapping homes for a vacation, at least.

Haddock - A whitefish member of the cod family, and fished in northern waters, it has a mild flavour and a firm but flaky texture ...

A saltwater whitefish that has, mildly flavored, flaky flesh. The most desirable halibut with the best flavor usually weigh less than 10 pounds.

cisco A North American lake whitefish, usually smoked.
ciseler (Fr.) To cut into julienne strips or shred as for a chiffonnade;
to scorc a whole fish to hasten cooking.
citron A fruit of the citrus family, resembling a large, lumpy lemon; ...

The roe from other fish such as salmon, lumpfish, and whitefish are not considered caviar, regardless of their label. They should be addressed as roe. Caviar should be served as simply as possible.

Kamaboko Fish cake made from pounded whitefish that is mixed with cornstarch, formed into a sausage-shape, and cooked. Commonly used in California Rolls. Kampyo Dried Gourd prepared as long, translucent-brown fettuccine-shaped strips.

The Pacific species, ocean whitefish, can have a slightly bitter flavor and is not as popular--and therefore not as widely available in markets--as the Atlantic variety.
Sold as: Whole, fillets, steaks.

Just to confuse things more, other types of fish including salmon, lumpfish and whitefish call their eggs caviar. You often see them used in sushi bars and in supermarkets.

I have used mostly mild whitefish like tilapia with great results. Don't be scared by the number of ingredients-it is mostly spices and herbs. Please adjust the spices, especially salt, to your taste.

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One of the most prized whitefish found in the Great Lakes and in Canada. May be prepared in any manner suitable for salmon. Also called "cisco" and "chub." Lamb ...

Kamaboko. Fish cake, pounded whitefish mixed with cornstarch, formed into a sausage shape and cooked.

Some popular roes come from sturgeon, carp, herring, mackerel, lumpfish, perch, salmon, and whitefish. Roe can be found fresh, frozen, and canned. Fresh roe should have a clean smell and look moist and firm. Salting roe turns it into caviar.

Today, it is a popular flavoring for whitefish, soups, and salads in French cooking. Another sorrel called Jamaican sorrel is from the Hibiscus family and used in beverages and preserves of Mexico and the Caribbean.

Taramasalata - A Greek dip made of olive oil and fish roe with the consistency similar to that of mayonnaise. American versions commonly use salmon, whitefish or carp roe. This is served with raw vegetables and bread or croutons.

American versions commonly use salmon, whitefish, or carp roe. This is served with raw vegetables and bread or croutons.

Tartare - This is a term which has several meanings. It is often used to describe the preparation of raw beef called ...

This wine is equally delicious with spicy Indian cuisine such as Tandoori or samosas or milder fare such as cheese souffle and whitefish. Many consider pinot gris to be the perfect wine for both summer and winter as it is both fresh and rich.

well let's see, when is that whitefish festival? We don't operate regionally the way Europe does. We are always looking for that analogy and the analogy is wrong.

Roe is the term for female fish eggs (hard roe) or the milt of male fish (soft roe). Most fish roe is edible including sturgeon (caviar), carp, herring, mackerel, lumpfish, perch, salmon, and whitefish.

Good quality sturgeon caviar is also produced in France from farm-raised fish. In the United States caviar is made from the roe of white sturgeon. Similar products are produced from the roe of other fish, such as paddlefish, whitefish, salmon, ...

November 10 - The 729-foot-long freighter (then, the largest ship on the Great Lakes) SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinks during a storm 17 miles from the entrance to Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior, killing all 29 crew on board.

See also: Fish, Salmon, Flavor, Texture, Water