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white fish

British

noun

(in the British fishing industry) any edible marine fish or invertebrate in which the main reserves of fat are in the liver, excluding herring, trout, sprat, mackerel, salmon, and shellfish

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The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026

Then lay two mild, firm white fish on top, side by side, cover them in oil, season them and return the pan to the oven for a short stint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026

Mr Crook said he was considering selling kibbeling - a Dutch snack of deep-fried, battered pieces of white fish, often served with a dipping sauce.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

It’s spectacular in beurre blancs atop crispy-skinned white fish or in creamy pan sauces for seared chicken.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2025

Ma cut large slices of flaky white fish, without one bone, for Laura and Mary.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

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