Saithe
Cheap and versatile: en papillote, in brandade, breaded.
- Full season : from May to December
- Avoid : from January to March
- Scientific name : Pollachius virens
Choosing well
Raw flesh is greyish and turns white when cooked, that’s normal.
Sustainable fishing
Plentiful and well managed in the North Atlantic: a smart choice.
Did you know?
It is often sold smoked as “sea salmon”.
Cooking ideas
- Fish and chips
- Mild curry
- Fish shepherd’s pie