Whiting
Very delicate flesh, to cook gently in butter.
- Full season : from September to December
- Avoid : from February to April
- Scientific name : Merlangius merlangus
Choosing well
Very white, fragile flesh: handle gently.
Sustainable fishing
Caught close to shore, often by small boats.
Did you know?
In French, “fried whiting eyes” means rolling your eyes.
Cooking ideas
- Fried “en colère” (tail in its mouth)
- Pan-fried in butter
- As quenelles