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It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

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Big fish and meat are used to describe the food as very hearty, one of which comes from land and the other from water. But because humans live mainly on land, they are more familiar with meat and less familiar with fish in the water, and some have never seen or tasted it. Although there are many fish that taste delicious, there are also some that are overlooked due to their peculiar appearance.

Here are some delicious fish that have been "delayed" because of their appearance

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It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Atlantic Wolffish

The most representative species of wolffish should be the gray wolffish, also known as the "loach". Although wolffish are ugly in appearance, they are actually not fierce, but very shy and shy. #Animals##宠物 #

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Although it looks ugly, its meat is delicate and delicious, making it a rare delicacy on the table. In addition, the wolffish head is a rare delicacy, and its head is tender and rich in collagen, which is very delicious. #美食 #

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

African tigerfish

The giant African tigerfish has 32 teeth, the fish body is thick, the jaw is wide, the size of the teeth is similar to the teeth of the great white shark, like a razor, usually feed on other fish, when hungry will attack large animals close to them, can attack humans, and even attack crocodiles, its killing speed is very amazing, it is a good latent hunter, this common hunting technique, is through countless generations of giant tigerfish living in the dark deep water environment of the Congo River. #Fish##观赏鱼 #

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Despite this, tigerfish meat is very delicious, with little fat content and solid meat. Since Africans discovered that tigerfish meat was delicious, they often mashed a poison ivy skin and sprinkled it on the surface of the water. Tigerfish will be poisoned after eating, and can catch dozens of them at a time. Africans clean it and grill it, which is a delicacy worth eating.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Arapaima

Megalosaima, also known as the giant arapaima, is a large freshwater fish that lives in the waters of the world's most pristine tropical jungle. It is commonly found in the Amazon basin of Brazil and Peru, and tributaries of the Amazon system in Venezuela and Colombia. This fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world and is called a "living fossil" by biologists.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Despite its size, the meat quality of the arapaima is so delicious that it is often compared to Chilean sea bass, black cod and sea ray. Each arapaima contains about 70 kg of fish meat, which can be processed into dry or salt products, and is one of the mainstream foods in the production area. Cured arapaima meat is very popular and is often exported. Such a large freshwater fish is already very rare due to overfishing. In order to protect this "living fossil", Brazil's environmental protection agency has allowed fishermen to be killed only once a year, and the chodeaf must be at least 1.5 meters long.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Conger eel

The Kanggi eel has a large mouth and a wide mouth, which is extremely aggressive and hunting. It has no ventral fins and a white belly that belongs to white-fleshed fish, closely related to eels and moray eels.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Although not very flattering in appearance, Kanggie eel is a very famous delicacy. Sushi rice balls from cooked kanji eel are the most popular way to eat it, sometimes grilled or grilled, and are popular with diners for their fatty, tender and delicious meat.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Fish salmon

Fish use sarcomas growing on their heads as bait to attract prey, while also attracting prey by emitting bright light. Once the prey approaches, the salmon will quickly attack, swallowing the entire prey in one gulp. Tuna are highly effective predators, with their jaws and stomachs expanding to accommodate prey larger than themselves.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Although the fish looks ugly, don't dislike it, you know, it is actually a very expensive and very popular food fish. In Japan's Edo period, salmon is the highest tribute, known as "eating salmon in the east and fugu in the west", its meat is as firm as lobster, delicious and smoother than ordinary fish meat, and rich in collagen.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

In addition to fish meat, what is more valuable is the salmon liver, known as "foie gras under the sea", which is tender and silky, and is said to have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Wolf eels

Wolf eels, also known as eels and wolffish, are widely distributed in the waters of the northern Pacific Ocean. Because of its strange and ugly appearance, it often frightens people and is nicknamed the "sea behemoth". Wolf eels are extremely aggressive and usually fight each other at night.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

About 9,000 years ago, Indians discovered the deliciousness of wolf eels, which have since become a sought-after species in the Pacific fishery. Although large-scale fishing has not yet had a significant impact on wolf eel populations, the use of bottom trawling has wreaked havoc on its deep-sea habitat. As a result, several countries have banned this type of fishing. At present, the mainland has begun to implement wolf eel farming, and it is believed that in the near future, wolf eel will be able to popularize the public table, so that more people can taste its delicious food.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Lamprey

The lamprey is one of the few jawless vertebrates , although it is not a fish, but a vertebrate. However, due to its appearance and lifestyle resemblance to fish, we still classify it as fish. The body shape of the lamprey is similar to that of a general eel, and it is slender and eel-shaped. It has 7 gill holes on each side of its body, located behind the eyes, so it is called "lamprey".

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

However, the head of the lamprey is quite terrifying, its mouth is disk-shaped, and it has sharp teeth, like a razor. They use their mouths to suck the blood and other bodily fluids of their prey, similar to leeches. When they feel hungry, they may even attack humans. Because of this characteristic, the lamprey, known as the "vampire fish", has attracted widespread attention in the UK.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Although this bizarre-looking fish may seem daunting, it is actually rich in nutritional value and has become a delicacy. Since the Middle Ages, the European upper class has regarded it as a delicacy. In addition to Europe, people who like to eat the sevengill moray eel also include Koreans, and it is also one of the famous medicinal foods in Korea.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Snakehead

The fish is widely distributed, mainly in Southeast Asia, India and parts of Africa. They have wide mouths and fat fat, as well as sharp teeth. Snakeheads are aggressive species, and if their young come close, the mother fish will attack. In addition, snakehead fish are almost devoid and can prey on fish, birds, amphibians and mammals, among others.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Due to the snakehead's tenacious vitality, it is believed that it has magical "energy" and restorative properties. In Eastern countries, especially China, snakehead fish is regarded as one of the high-grade edible fish. It tastes delicious, and snakehead fish stew is the best tonic for postoperative patients; Snakehead fish meat is often used to make fish fillets, and typical snakehead fish dishes include stir-fried fish fillets, tomato fillet soup, etc.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Stonefish

Stonefish is said to taste extremely delicious like pufferfish, but it is also highly toxic like pufferfish, and can be life-threatening if accidentally eaten. The stonefish resembles a stone and lurks in piles of rocks on the seabed, preying on creatures close to it.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Stonefish are found in Jiangnan and Taiwan in China, as well as in the Philippines, India, Japan and Australia, and are not yet farmed. Although it looks ugly in appearance, its meat is tender, its nutritional value is high, it has medicinal effects of nourishing and moisturizing the lungs, and for people with bad skin, it also has a beauty effect after eating. After steaming the stonefish, its flesh takes on a translucent gel shape, which is smooth and delicious. Stonefish soup is also highly regarded as having excellent taste, with medicinal effects such as nourishing the body, nourishing the lungs, and strengthening the kidneys.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

piranha

The piranha is a ferocious predatory fish, also known as the man-eating pomfret or "piranha", found in the Orilloco and Amazon basins of South America and can reach a maximum length of 50 cm. They have extremely sharp teeth and can easily tear their prey to pieces. In addition, piranas are extremely aggressive and will prey on their own kind in the absence of food.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Although piranhas are known for their ferocity, it has become a delicacy on the table in restaurants on the banks of the Amazon River. Piranha has thick skin that is difficult to cut even with a knife, but its belly is rich in oil. After skillful cooking by the chef, the meat is tender and smooth, with a unique taste and endless aftertaste.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

Mr. Fish

"Mr. Fish" is a common name for lionfish, named for its steadiness and lack of movement. Although many people mistakenly think that Mr. fish is monkfish, in fact, this perception is completely wrong. Compared to monkfish, Mr. fish is much smaller. In addition, the skin of the Mr. fish is dark green with reticulated patterns or fine lines, and the skin is rough like a toad. The only thing both fish may have in common is that they are ugly and scary in appearance.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

The production of mulberry is relatively low and is only occasionally seen in the autumn market. It has only one main spine and its flesh is extremely tender. Many people who have tasted Mr. fish describe the taste of Mr. fish soup as as delicious as sea oyster soup, while the belly, liver and roe of Mr. fish are comparable to the sweetness of sea urchin. In Japanese cuisine, Mr. fish is often used to make sashimi and is very popular.

It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious
It's ugly! These 11 strange-looking fish turned out to be delicious

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