striped bass
From the Atlantic coast, this true
BASS is also called striper, greenhead, squidhound and, in the Chesapeake Bay region,
FISH/Detail.aspx">ROCK
FISH (not to be confused with the species
FISH/Detail.aspx">ROCK
FISH). The striped
BASS is anadromous, meaning that it migrates from a saltwater habitat to spawn in fresh water. It can range in size from 2 to 70 pounds, though market weight is usually between 2 and 15 pounds. The striped
BASS is olive green fading to silver, and has 6 to 8 longitudinal black stripes. It has a moderately fat, firm-textured flesh with a mild, sweet flavor. Striped
BASS can be prepared in a variety of ways including broiling, grilling, poaching and steaming. Both white
BASS and yellow
BASS are freshwater members of the striped
BASS family. See also
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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