Merlang fish

The small merlang commercial fish, which reaches half a meter in length, belongs to the cod family. Its main habitats are the North, Black and Barents Seas, as well as the Mediterranean. The back of the merlang fish is brownish brown with a purple tint, with the sides silvery and the belly and underparts white. In appearance, it closely resembles haddock fish.

In terms of gastronomic qualities, merlang fish does not stand out much, since the meat of this inhabitant of the seas, although quite tasty, is a little dry due to its low fat content. That is why it is remarkably suitable as a dietary food that will enrich the diet of people seeking to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Basically, this sea fish is used both raw and cooked. Seafood connoisseurs argue that merlang fish should not be stored for a long time, so it is better to eat it in the near future, having prepared some kind of nutritious and healthy dish. Often, merlanga is advised to be extinguished with ham or lard, thanks to the fat content of which a little dry fish meat gains juiciness and becomes more tender.