Barbel are slim and streamlined - a sure sign of a powerful river fish. Their colours are typical of the carp family they belong to, with green or brown backs, golden bronze flanks and pale bellies, though in clear water they can be much darker brown - black. The Barbel has four barbs around the mouth, two small ones around the nose and two large ones around the mouth.
Barbel :
Ingredients:
* 1/2 pint of port wine * 1 saltspoonful of salt * 2 tablespoonfuls of vinegar * 2 sliced onions * 1 faggot of sweet herbs * nutmeg and mace to taste * juice of a lemon * 2 anchovies * 1 or 2 barbels, according to size
Procedure
* Boil the barbels in salt and water till done; pour off some …show more content…
It resembles the Cod and, like its relative, has a chin barbel, 2 anal fins and 3 dorsal fins. It is identified from Cod by a dark, rather than light, lateral line and a distinctive dark spot on each side of the body over the pectoral fins, often called the "devil's mark". Color is otherwise gray or brownish above, paler below. Size is to about 3 feet (90 cm) and 24.5 pounds (11 kg). Haddock is a popular food fish, widely fished commercially. It is one of the most popular varieties of smoked fish and it has a unique succulent and delicious …show more content…
Melt butter in an 11x7-inch baking pan. Arrange haddock fillets in a single layer, turning to coat with the melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Add the green onions, parsley, salt, and pepper, then gradually stir in the half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the parsley and crabmeat; heat through. Arrange haddock on a platter or serving plates and top with a little of the crab sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BRILL:
The brill, Scophthalmus rhombus, is a species of flatfish in the turbot family (Scophthalmidae) of the order Pleuronectiformes. Brill can be found in the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean, primarily in deeper offshore