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The Ultimate Fish Buying Guide

From salmon to sea bass, here’s everything you need to know about buying fish. Plus, substitutes if the one you want is unavailable.

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All the Fish in the Sea

Next time you’re shopping for fish, know what you’re getting!

All Illustrations by Stephanie Carter for Food Network Magazine.

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Arctic Char / Salmon

These two members of the salmonidae family have a pink-orange flesh. They’re extra-rich, oily fish, which means they’re high in omega-3s.

Substitutes: Ocean Trout, Black Cod, Mackerel

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Cod

This lean white fish will flake into large tender pieces when cooked. Go with Pacific cod, if you can — it’s a more sustainable choice than Atlantic cod.


Substitutes: Haddock, Pollack, Monkfish

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Halibut

A meaty texture distinguishes halibut from other types of lean white fish. Look for wild Pacific or farmed Atlantic halibut, which are the most humanely and healthfully sourced.


Substitutes: Flounder, Sole, Cod

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