{"id":274470,"date":"2025-07-19T10:23:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T10:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/274470\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T10:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T10:23:23","slug":"these-5-protein-packed-fish-are-healthier-and-cheaper-than-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/274470\/","title":{"rendered":"These 5 Protein-Packed Fish Are Healthier and Cheaper Than Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"

These 5 Protein-Packed Fish Are Healthier and Cheaper Than Salmon<\/a> originally appeared on Men’s Fitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The fish sold in your local market can be broken down into two basic categories: Flat fish, like flounder, sole, and halibut, which have lean, white flesh and a delicate flavor, and are ideal for fish novices; and round fish, which are broken down by their relative richness.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s oily fish\u2014dinner-party staples like salmon, trout, and mackerel, which have sharper tastes that fish connoisseurs love\u2014and leaner white fish, like sea bass, cod, snapper, haddock, and tilapia, which are milder and more versatile.<\/p>\n

Taking into consideration taste, health benefits, and price, which fish lend themselves to the most foolproof cooking?<\/p>\n

\u201cAs delicious as expensive fish like tuna, swordfish, and halibut can be, there are always other species available that are equally delicious, and oftentimes a fraction of the price,\u201d says Ian MacGregor, CEO of New York City\u2019s The Lobster Place.<\/p>\n

We asked the experts to help us find five of the healthiest fish in the supermarket that will also give you the best bang for your buck.<\/p>\n

Related: Cook Tinned Fish to Level Up Your High-Protein Meals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hake and Skate\"\"<\/p>\n

If you like your fish mild and sweet, go for hake or skate. Hake is a sweet, flaky fish that can hold its own against the more-popular cod. Skate is a stingless ray whose meat comes from its \u201cwings\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cFolks tend to stay away from skate due to its stringy appearance,\u201d says MacGregor, \u201cbut flavor-wise it stacks up against any sole or flounder, and is always at a far better price than 95 percent of the fish in the case.”<\/p>\n

Spanish Mackerel and Arctic Char\"\"<\/p>\n

If you prefer your fish darker and oilier\u2014and, if you\u2019re a lifter, you should since they come jammed with more omega-3s\u2014then MacGregor recommends Spanish mackerel. It’s a mild-tasting fish that\u2019s high in omega-3s and vitamin D, and is more elegant than beefy tuna steaks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s one of our favorites,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0consistently available and versatile: You can bake, broil, poach, or grill it; it stands up to almost any sauce; and it\u2019s delicious just sprinkled with sea salt and lemon.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also likes Arctic char, a cold-water relative to salmon and lake trout.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s one of those fish that\u2019s in perfect balance, with a unique fatty texture and a sweet, mild flavor,\u201d he explains. \u201cAnd to top things off, it has a delicious skin\u00a0that becomes perfectly crisp when pan-seared or grilled.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alaska Black Cod\"\"<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going crazy and price is no option, according to Jacob Willner of Chicago\u2019s famed Isaacson & Stein fish company, Alaska black cod\u2014also called \u201csable\u201d or \u201csablefish\u201d\u2014is the way to go.<\/p>\n

Fillets can cost $25 to $35, but they\u2019re well worth it, he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has a rich flavor and a fantastic buttery texture, it can be cooked many different ways, and it\u2019s very plentiful in fatty acids.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: The Best High-Protein Meal Delivery, According to Dietitians<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

These 5 Protein-Packed Fish Are Healthier and Cheaper Than Salmon<\/a> first appeared on Men’s Fitness on Jul 17, 2025<\/p>\n

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