Lean, Firm-textured Fish Category

This category includes hogfish and cunner, which are very similar to blackfish.

This commercially fished shark is enjoyed around the world.

This category includes California sea bass, jewfish, and cabrilla.

Though leaner than, say salmon or tuna, mahi-mahi packs a lot of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

This fish isn't a looker, but it has a flavor and texture that's been compared to lobster and scallops.

This exquisite Japanese delicacy has the texture and richness of a choice pâté de foie gras. It's usually poached, steamed, or sautéed before serving in order. Look for it in well-stocked Japanese markets.

You can buy frozen pomfret in Asian markets.

Skates are delicious, but many people are put off by their bizarre looks. Only the wings are edible. Like their shark relatives, skates have cartilage and tough, sandpapery skin. One way to loosen the skin is to poach them briefly in a mixture of three parts water, one part vinegar. After you peel off the skin, the wing can be further poached, or baked or fried.