black sea bass
A true
BASS, this Atlantic coast
FISH can be found from Cape Cod to Florida, though it's more abundant from New York to North Carolina. A best-selling
FISH, it can vary in color from brown to dark gray. It has a firm, moderately fat flesh that has a delicate flavor, due largely to its diet of crabs and shrimp. Black sea
BASS is sold whole, and in steaks and fillets. It's suitable for almost any method of preparation. See also SEA
BASS; STRIPED
BASS;
BASS;
FISH.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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