Stop tossing the skin, it can be packed with nutrients!
Fish provides a high-quality source of protein and boasts essential omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Rich in Collagen
Unknown to many, fish skin also is rich in collagen.
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Types of Fish Skin That Can Be Eaten
1.
Salmon
Salmonis one of the most popular fish species, and this is for a good reason.
Its buttery, orange-colored flesh is packed with nutrients.
Plus, salmon skin tastes delicious when cooked and is safe to eat.
Try out our skin-onLemony-Garlic Pan-Seared SalmonorGrilled Salmon with Sweet Peppersrecipes to taste it for yourself.
Sardines
Though tiny in size,sardinesare stacked with bone-building calcium, protein and omega-3s.
Safety & Preparation
Before you fork into your fishskin and alldont forget to remove the scales.
The scales will pop up as you go.
Barkyoumb also reminds us, How the fish skin is prepared is also something important to consider.
Some dishes include deep-fried fish skin, which can be high in fat and sodium.
For everyday cooking, opt for other cooking methods.
Keep a close eye to avoid over-crisping or burning it.
Crispy fish skin adds a delightful crunchy texture to any dish.
Fish highest in mercury would be king mackerel, marlin, shark, swordfish and tilefish.
Its best to simply avoid these types of fish, with or without their skin.
This includes fish like swordfish, king mackerel and marlin.
Fish skin offers up omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals.
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