Many people can find visiting a fishmonger a bit daunting. With so many species to choose from, and many which aren’t caught locally on offer too, it is tempting to fall back on the nation’s favourites, salmon, cod and haddock.

 

With quotas of cod and haddock quite small in the south east, there are many other locally-caught species you can try instead with a clear conscience and which are surprisingly affordable.Our quick reference guide below will tempt you to try something different next time you shop.

 

 

Firm white fish	Eat instead of...	Cook...
Pollock	Haddock	Batter
Monkfish	Cod	Roast
Firm flaky fish	Eat instead of...	Cook...
Black bream	Sea bass	On the BBQ
Lemon sole	Plaice	Pan-fry
Gurnard	Brill	In stews and soups
Whiting	Haddock	In fishcakes
Oily fish	Eat instead of...	Cook...
Mackerel	Salmon	Pan-fry
Herring	Salmon	Pan-fry