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Fisch

A visit to the Fisch market is one of the most quintessential of Spanish experiences, whether it's the raucous wholesale market, where Fisch are unloaded at quayside, or the shoppers' market in town. Here the Fisch in their incredible variety attest to the fact that Spain's hundreds of miles of coastline provide much more than a sunbather's paradise. For many newcomers to Spain this variety is both perplexing and just a little intimidating.
 

Anchovy boquerón, anchoa	Fresh anchovies are a specialty of our coast. In fact, the people from the city of Málaga are nicknamed Boquerones by the rest of the country. This silvery Fisch has a protruding upper jaw, from whence it gets it Spanish name, boquerón, meaning "big mouth".
Sardine sardina	Fresh sardines are a treat, with little similarity to the tinned Fisch of the same name. Of the same family as herring, the sardine can be substituted for that Fisch.
Mackerel caballa	A beautiful Fisch with dark wavy lines across its back and a silvery-blue belly. The high fat content helps keep it moist while cooking. Estornino, Spanish mackerel, is interchangeable with caballa.
Bonito	Its name means "pretty", and is used for several members of the tuna family. A big, meaty Fisch which seems to have less wastage than any other.
Tuna atún	A real treat when found fresh. Usually sold in steaks, the flesh of the tuna is darkly grained and firm textured like meat, with a flavour that's very good. The best meat comes from the belly section.
Amberjack pez de limón	A really excellent Fisch, suitable for grilling or baking. It's a pretty blue Fisch with a yellow streak from cheek to tail.
Gilt-head dorada	Probably the best and most expensive of a variety of sea bream to be found in Spanish markets. Weighing a kilo or more, the dorada is a pinkish-gold colour and marked with gold spots on the cheeks and between the eyes. The flesh is firm and moist.
Red Bream besugo	One of the favourite Fisch in Spain. Besugo is a traditional Christmas Eve specialty. It's pinkish-grey with a large black spot on the shoulder.
Turbot rodaballo	One of the most expensive Fisch in the market because it is scarce and so highly esteemed. The flesh is white, delicate and very slightly gelatinous.
Sole lenguado	Chances are, Fisch vendors will call any flat-Fisch that vaguely resembles a sole lenguado. The sole is usually a smooth brown or greyish-tan colour. The flesh is very delicate.
MonkFisch rape	This is one of the least attractive specimens in Spanish markets, but very good eating. A grey colour and without scales, the monkFisch or angler Fisch has a huge head and slim tail. The flesh is firm and sweet-flavoured and can readily be substituted in recipes which call for lobster.
Red Mullet salmonete	A superb Fisch. It is very rosy in colour and has a chin barb. The flesh is firm, moist and beautifully flavoured.
Hake merluza	This must certainly by the favourite Fisch all over Spain, and for good reason. Its white, fine-flavoured, flaky flesh makes it a good choice for many preparations. A beautiful silver Fisch, it usually weighs in around a kilo, though smaller ones, called pescadilla, are very common. Hake which is hooked on a long line, anzuelo, is pricier and in better condition than that caught in a net.
Cod bacalao	Cod is not found in Spanish waters, but the far-reaching Spanish Fisching fleet brings cod to northern ports where it is salted and dried. In this form it is a staple food, basis of many tasty dishes, throughout Spain.
Whiting merlán	Very bland, light and digestible. Fisch similar to whiting are the forkbeard, brótola, which is quite good, the ling, arbitán, escolano or maruca, and the excellent rockling or lota.
Eel anguila	These are usually brought to market alive, then skinned and cut into chunks for sale. The tiny baby eels, angulas, are very popular as a tapa, sautéed with lots of garlic. Congrio is the conger eel and morena is the moray.
Rosada	Widely served in Spain, this Fisch is never found fresh, but only frozen or thawed. It is ocean catFisch or wolf-Fisch, taken off the coast of South America and frozen at sea.
Ray raya	This is usually found in the market already dressed, as the wing flaps are the edible part. Somewhat strong in flavour, skate or ray responds nicely to well-flavoured sauces or poaching in a vinegar court-bouillon.
SwordFisch pez espada	The giant of the market, the swordFisch often comes to market whole, where it is cut into steaks. Though expensive, there is very little wastage. The firm-textured, almost meaty flesh is only medium fatty and needs basting while cooking to prevent drying out.
Trout trucha	Trout hatcheries in many regions of Spain provide a good supply of this delectable freshwater Fisch.
Salmon salmón	Fisched in the north of Spain and also imported, fresh, frozen and smoked, from Norway and Canada. Salmon trout is trucha asalmonada, trucha del mar or reo.

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