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"Peter Huebner" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, says...
>> I never liked the taste of fish when I was younger, but I think it is
>> time I tried it again. What type of fish would you recommend I start
>> with?
>>
>> Thanks for any suggestions.
>>
>
> Shark, fresh tuna, skate, marlin are all quite 'unfishy' or at least
> untypical
> fish. Look for fish that is really really fresh - if it's smelly or looks
> dull,
> leave it alone. You could try flounder or sole, fried with little cubes of
> bacon - MUST be fresh to taste good, though.
>
> Things to avoid, probably, are eel, mullet, mackerel, halibut ... in other
> words oily fish - these are best smoked i.m.o. and not fried or boiled.
>
> Salt water fish have it over fresh water fish. (don't get me wrong, I love
> trout and salmon myself - but they can be very rich).
>
> -P.
>

Halibut is VERY mild, and is delicious both fried and broiled...not to
mention baked and grilled.

kimberly