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

"We've tried different types of white fish but we've not had that good feedback on them," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

The latter is a Turbot, a white fish popular in his region, served with asparagus.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2024

And because of this, he was more kind to her and he bought her special food and delicate soups made of white fish and the hearts of young cabbages.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck

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