A Fancy For Fish
Long considered just a poor substitute for flesh or fowl, fish has
finally gained acceptance as an important part of a healthy diet
that can be prepared in a thousand and one tasty ways. Quick and
easy to make, fish fits perfectly into our fast-paced lives,
whether we eat in or dine out. The golden rule when cooking fish is
simplicity. Simple preparations enhance the delicate flavour of
fish and maximize its health benefits.
- Shrimp Cocktail with Dill Mayonnaise
- Scallop Soup
- Fillet of Sole with Cider and Apples
- Mangfdo Salmon Salad
- Easy to make, fresh or frozen fish, filleted or whole, can be prepared in countless ways. Poaching in savoury stock brings out the full flavour of fish. Fish is an imaginative, faster-cooking alternative to meat for barbecues, with spicy sauces or hot marinades as the perfect foil for its subtle flavour. The variety of fish soups from around the world is simply stunning and a fish salad always makes a light and refreshing meal. Last but not least, baked fish perfectly sauced or topped with a flavoured butter is the epitome of fine dining.
- Anyone looking for new taste experiences or more information on various types of fish should check out the “Culinary Guide on fish” on Metro’s Web site. You will soon come to see that fish is a gourmet delight with endless possibilities.
- Watch for the November 6 Metro flyer featuring fish! As tastes changed, gourmets have discovered the delights of many less well-known species of fish.
- How do you get best catch if you don't even fish? By asking the fishmonger for advice.
- If you find the very idea of filleting raw fish or cutting it into steaks distasteful, the fishmonger will be glad to do it for you.
- Your fishmonger can even recommend the best types of fish for a recipe or suggest alternatives for a type of fish that is not available.
- At Métro-Richelieu, our fish experts benefit from top-quality training on how to prepare and cook fish and seafood at Metro's School for Professionals.
- Besides being an excellent source of high-quality protein, fish is also rich in phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, selenium, iodine and iron.
- Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids, essential nutrients found mainly in fatty fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna, swordfish, eel, sardine, herring).
- The omega-3's belong to the large family of polyunsaturated fatty acids whose health benefits have been reported in many studies. In fact, they have remarkable qualities. They prevent blood clots from forming and protect the arteries from cholesterol deposits, helping to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. They also lower triglyceride levels (another type of fat in the blood), improve blood pressure and help to increase good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) and reduce bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol). New studies indicate that they may also have an anti-inflammatory effect—good news for people suffering from arthritis.
- In order to get the maximum nutritional benefit from fish, one should have it 2 or 3 times a week and cook it with little or no fat.
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