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Eel
Scientific Name:
Anguilla rostrata
Common Name:
American eel, common eel, Atlantic eel, silver eel
Flavor:
Full
Texture:
Firm
Product Information:
Eel meat has a very firm texture, high fat content and full, distinctive flavor. The raw flesh is gray but turns white when cooked and has a small flake.Eel is best bought when still alive, or the flesh can be soft. The animals can survive for several days out of water if kept in a damp environment. Eels harvested from stagnant water or held too long in tanks can have a slightly muddy flavor.
Product Forms:
Live: Fresh, Whole, H&G (skinned and skinless), Steaks, Fillets Frozen: H&G, Steaks, Fillets Value-added: Smoked, Jellied, Cured
Substitutions:
Cooking Tips:
For eel, use cooking methods that help eliminate some of the oil. Avoid heavy sauces that compete with the rich flavor; instead, opt for acidic accompaniments to help counter the fatty meat. Eel is good simmered in a stew. Don’t serve it raw; even in sushi, or unagi, it’s in cooked form. Elvers are usually cooked whole. Skinless, H&G eel is usually filleted or cut into sections of less than 2 inches.
Cooking Methods:
Grill
Poach
Smoke
Steam
Global Supply:
Canada, China, Greenland, Japan, Taiwan, United States
Amount Per Serving - Serving Size 100 g/3.5oz
Calories
184
Fat Calories
101.7
Total Fat
11.6 g
Saturated Fat
2.4 g
Cholesterol
126 mg
Sodium
51 mg
Protein
18.4 g
Omega-3
0.2 g
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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