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Caella, a healthy fish similar to dogfish or swordfish
We'll tell you all about the dogfish , one of the most commonly eaten fish in our kitchen. It's sometimes confused with other fish like the tope shark or the swordfish.
What is caella?
The caella is a large shark ( cartilaginous fish ) (about 3 meters) and with an average weight of about 85 Kg.
Its physical appearance and temperament are those of a shark, hence its association with the blue shark . They are very aggressive, fast fish and can be found near the surface of the Andalusian and Mediterranean coasts (to a lesser extent), although they can also be found on coasts all over the world.
Features
1 Size
This shark measures about 3 meters long, making it larger than the dogfish. Its body is flatter and its snout more rounded.
2. Chearth
The dogfish is a fish with very tasty and juicy flesh . In fact, it's often a hit with children because of its tenderness.
3. Colour
The skin of the dogfish is bluish and its flesh is whitish. However, if served as skinless fillets, a brownish or bluish color can be seen at the ends.
4. Nutritional properties
Dogfish meat is high in protein and low in fat . It is also rich in phosphorus, essential for maintaining healthy and strong bones.
5 Price
The price of this blue shark is relatively low because it lives in surface waters and is therefore easier and cheaper to catch.
Differences between dogfish and caella
Don't be fooled by dogfish! They both have a similar taste, texture, and properties. In fact, if they're served as skinless fillets, it's very difficult to tell them apart.
The main differences between dogfish and caella are:
- PriceThe dogfish lives in deeper waters, so its cost is higher due to the difficulty of catching it.
- SizeThe caella is larger than the dogfish: 3 meters compared to the 2 meters of the dogfish.
- SaborThe meat of the caella is more tender, while that of the dogfish is tougher.
- ColorThe dogfish is brown in color, as opposed to the blue of the caella. In skinless fillets, they are almost identical, whitish in color.
How can you prepare caella?
This type of blue shark can be prepared in various ways: grilled , baked, breaded, or stewed. The healthiest and lightest way is to grill it. As mentioned before, it's a fish with a high protein content and low fat content. The quickest way to prepare it is with garlic and parsley or with salt and lemon, served with a salad.
It can be diced, marinated, and coated in batter. Remember to add it to a pan with very hot oil in small batches. You can accompany all of this with a good white wine or a cold beer.
