NIGERIAN DISHES: COMMON TYPES OF DELICIOUS FISHES IN WESTERN NIGERIA

NIGERIAN DISHES:

COMMON TYPES OF DELICIOUS FISHES IN WESTERN NIGERIA

                                                            Eat in instead

 Availability  goes a long way in determining the type of fish that you can eat regularly. For those that are resident in Western Nigeria, here is a list of common types of fish you can look for next time you visit the market.

 

HERRINGS                                          AO Seafood

HERRINGS (Popularly known as Shawa) it is very affordable to a large socio-economic segment of the society. However, the need to deal with plenty tiny bones of the fish can be discouraging. This Fish provides a great source of essential omega 3 fatty acid & vitamin D.

 

The fish called "PANLA" in Western Nigeria has different species most common are;

ALASKA POLLOCK                             WoRMS

ALASKA POLLOCK  mostly used for stock fish. Alaska Pollock is a high protein, low fat fish that provides heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids when served cooked.

 

                 HAKE               Adastra Pacific Ltd.

HAKE  has a white flaky texture, It is quite a mild tasting fish . It has a soft, iron-grey skin and silvery belly. The flesh  is very soft when it is raw, but when cooked it becomes firm and meaty.

      BLUE WHITING                                NutraIngredients

BLUE WHITING  Blue Whiting is a tasty white fish from the cod family. It is a rich source of protein and it contains vitamin B12 and selenium. Good for vegetable soups when smoked and dried.

                     ARGENTINA SILUS                                  Wikimediacommons

   

ARGENTINA SILUS: (Ojuyobo) has big eyes, has scales and little to no fat content. The whole fish meals appeared nutritionally equal to good herring meal. The filleting scrap meals are lower in protein content but the nutritional values of the proteins are equivalent to that of herring.

 

                          MACKEREL                          Alibaba

MACKEREL ( Also known as Titus) is very sweet. It has a glossy skin, and one of the most expensive. It is an oily fish, mackerel has outer layers of red meat and lighter interior meat. The proportion of red meat and light meat varies with the species, as does the percentage of fat. However, all types of mackerel are higher-fat fish, rich in the healthful polyunsaturated fats known as long-chain omega-3s, which may help boost heart health.

It is also a good source of protein and B vitamins, particularly vitamin B12.  Mackerel offers tremendous amounts of selenium, a mineral that helps to protect our cells against damaging free radicals.

 

                                                       

       HORSE MACKEREL                  Mardon Plc

HORSE MACKEREL (Popularly known as Kote) rich in protein, fat, vitamins and mineral salts. It is a good source of protein, has vitamins B2, B3 and B12, rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

CROACKER: has different species, it is  mostly used for barbeque, it is expensive, has scales, it is tasty and delicious when grilled. 100 grams of Croaker fish contain 104 calories, 5% of the total daily needs.

some common ones include:

                                                            Dassengo

                                                  Red Croacker

                                                                 Ken Jones

                                                  White Croacker

                                                               Clovegarden

                                                  Pargo

                                                         Fish is the dish

                                                     Tilapia 

                             International Game fish Association

                                                      Dentex

                                  Golf Coast Research Laboratory

                                                   Ladyfish

                                                       Passport to Texas

                                                                    Catfish

CATFISH is a ray-finned fish with prominent barbels, which resembles a cat's whisker. Cat fish is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acid, high in protein, no carbohydrates, rich in B vitamins especially vitamin B-12 and an excellent source of phosphorous.