About Monkfish/Anglerfish (Lophius Piscatorius )
Monkfish can reach up to 2 meters in lenght and 40 kg in weight. It is commonly found south and south-west of Iceland and is, despite its exterior looks, one of the most delicious fish in the north-Atlantic.
A bottom-dwelling fish, the Monkfish stays at depths between 20 and 1800 meters although it is most common down to 600 meters.
Nutritional Value:
Monkfish is an excellent source of protein, is rich in vitamin A and provides a good supply of selenium, zinc and calcium.
Main nutrients g/100g
Total solids | 17,4 |
Protein | 15,8 |
Fat | 0,1 |
Glycogen | <0,1 |
Diet
Feeds on hard-shelled mollusks, crabs, lobsters, sea urchins and other echinoderms
Use
Monkfish tastes a bit like lobster, is a superb food fish, with delicious, firm, white meat. It is eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked.
Monkfish fishing areas
Source: www.fishbase.org
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