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What Is Meagre?

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius) is a large-bodied, silvery fish living in the warm waters of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Specimens exceeding a meter in length are seen.

Its firm, white, and low-fat flesh is highly prized; larger specimens yield thick fillets and steak-style slices. In recent years it has also been raised as farmed fish.

Nutritional Value of Meagre

Like lean white fish, meagre contains approximately 95 kcal of energy and a high amount of protein per 100 grams; since verified species-specific USDA data is limited, the values are approximated from a similar profile.

What Are the Benefits of Meagre?

With its high-quality protein and low fat content, meagre can be considered part of a balanced diet.

This information is general; meagre is a food, not a substitute for medical treatment.

How to Choose Meagre

Fresh meagre has shiny eyes, red gills, firm flesh, and a sea smell. Since it is large, it is mostly sold in slices or fillets.

• The eyes should be shiny, gills red
• The flesh should be firm and shiny, the smell clean
• In the slice, the flesh should look white-pinkish and moist

How to Store Meagre

Fresh meagre is kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, over ice, for 1-2 days; it can be cleaned and kept frozen in an airtight bag for months.

Using Meagre in the Kitchen

With its firm flesh, meagre is used grilled, baked, steamed, and pan-fried in slices; its non-flaking texture also suits skewers and seafood stews. Thick slices give good results on the grill.

How Is Baked Meagre Made?

Cleaned meagre is rubbed with olive oil, lemon, and spices, arranged in a baking dish with tomato, pepper, and potato, and baked at medium heat until the flesh flakes easily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are meagre and sea bass the same?

No; they are different species. Meagre can be much larger than sea bass; both are firm-white-fleshed fish and are cooked similarly.

Is meagre a farmed fish?

It is both caught in the wild and raised as farmed fish; farmed specimens are more available year-round.

What does meagre taste like?

It has a white, sweetish, and non-sharp taste; its firm flesh suits many cooking methods.