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Default What is that fish you are buying? Do you know what it reallyis?

On 12/10/2014 1:06 PM, Reggie wrote:
> "James Silverton" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 12/10/2014 11:05 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 12/9/2014 12:38 PM, ImStillMags wrote:
>>>> Evidently about 60% of the fish we buy is mislabeled as to what it
>>>> really is.
>>>> Red Snapper, for instance.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed...209-story.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>> An example given:
>>>
>>> "Today, your red snapper could be one of at least 28 different
>>> species, including much less desirable fish such as tilapia and pollock.
>>> Hell, if you can't tell red snapper from tilapia that's your problem.
>>>
>>> Didn't I read about 20 years ago red snapper was endangered?
>>>
>>> Jill

>>
>> To me, tilapia is a tasteless fish with an unappetizing texture even when
>> scooped alive from a tank and cooked in a Chinese restaurant. However, I
>> have to admit that tilapia ceviche can be good.
>>

>
> that sounds totally incongruent.
>
>

Why incongruent? Try it sometime; the soaking in lime juice improves the
texture of tilapia greatly.

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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