subject: American Aquaculture - Types of Farm Raised Fish [print this page] American Aquaculture - Types of Farm Raised Fish
American farm raised fish include Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, tilapia, catfish and cobia.
Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic salmon is one of the most well known farm raised fish species. Atlantic salmon are produced in the USA, UK, Chile, Norway, Canada, Ireland and Iceland. These beautiful fish are available head-on and dressed, as roasts, skin-on or skin-off fillets, fillet portions, and steaks. Salmon products are also available with smoked portions and canned chunks being among the most common types. Farm raised Atlantic salmon has a milder, more delicate flavor than wild salmon. The flesh is lighter colored than wild salmon, moderately firm and flaky. Atlantic salmon steaks, fillets and whole fish can be baked, broiled, poached or grilled.
Rainbow Trout
The rainbow trout is popular worldwide as a farmed fish. About 500,000 metric tons are produced annually by aquaculture facilities in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries. In the USA, trout farms produce approximately $80 million of trout annually. Most American trout are grown in Idaho, New York, Pennsylvania and California. In Canada, Ontario is the leading province in terms of production. In 2006, Ontario produced 4,250 metric tons of rainbow trout worth more than $16 million.
Tilapia
Tilapia is one of the most popular types of farmed fish. This fish is easily grown and well liked by consumers due to its firm flesh and mild flavor. The worldwide demand for tilapia has increased rapidly during the last decade. Tilapia sales have surpassed rainbow trout sales in the U.S. and is now among the most popular seafood consumed in the nation.
Catfish
Catfish is an extremely farmed fish. They thrive in aquaculture environments and are well liked by consumers. American catfish catfish farms are located in the Mississippi Delta, Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. The combined production acreage of these four states makes up 94 percent of American catfish aquaculture operations. Farm raised catfish is low in calories and fat, yet a good source of protein.
Cobia
Cobia are becoming popular as technology has improved. Farm raised fish range from 6-20 pounds, although wild adult fish can reach more than 100 pounds and nearly 6 feet in length. Cobia are brown above, with a very visible dark stripe along the lateral line, and white below. Cobia is very easy to fillet with white, flaky, mild tasting meat. The steaks are suitable for baking, broiling, grilling and recipes calling for mild white fish.
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