Pouting

Fish

Pouting

Pouting (bib, Trisopterus luscus) is a small soft-fleshed Atlantic cod-family fish, mild and thrifty. Often local day-boat catch rather than a premium named species. Fry whole or as small fillets, soup, or cake mince. Use very fresh—soft flesh spoils fast. Quick cook methods suit the delicate texture.

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BlanchedChilledCuredDicedDriedFermentedFreshFrozenGrilledHalvedMincedPickledRoastedSaltedSlicedSmokedSteamedWhole

Provenance

ASC CertifiedDay BoatFree SwumHand FilletedHook and LineLine-CaughtMSC CertifiedOrganicPole-CaughtResponsibly SourcedSeasonalSustainable

Sources

AquacultureIndoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

DelicateFlakyLeanMildMoistPale

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 124

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.68 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.02 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.87 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.97 g
  • Cholesterol 54.8 mg
  • Sodium 74.6 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 18.9 g
  • Water 76.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Pouting.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

Coastal and river fishing for pouting and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.

Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of pouting and enabled long-distance trade.

Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh pouting to inland cities beyond fishing ports.

Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made pouting widely available in international markets.

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