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Lefer / Pomatomus saltatrix / is a predatory sea fish, which is the only member of the Lefer family. It is known as gofan and chernokop. Lefer is one of the most valued fish for both sport and industrial fishing. It is widespread throughout the world. Lefer inhabits both great depths and very shallow places. It is a herd marine fish inhabiting warm sea areas and is the most predatory fish found in our sea.
Lefer reaches 130 cm and weighs about 14 kg. Fish about 200 g are called black grouse, from 200 g to a kilogram and a half - leferand the largest are gofan. Unfortunately, there are not that many big fish in our waters.
The most commonly caught specimens are between 1-3 kg. Blackbirds are like piranhas, because when they gather in flocks, they destroy three times more fish than they eat. They breed in the months of July-September. Overall, the lefer has incredible taste, which makes it one of the most expensive fish on fish markets. The leper spoils very quickly if it is not frozen or placed on ice immediately after the catch.
Lefer composition
Lefer, like other fish is extremely rich in minerals and valuable substances. Low in fat, lefer contains protein, vitamins A, B5, B6, B12, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, alanine, arginine, cysteine, tryptophan and others.
100 g of raw lefer contain 124 calories, 20 g of protein, 4.24 g of fat, 59 mg of cholesterol, 60 mg of sodium, 372 mg of potassium, 70 ml of water, 7 mg of calcium, 6 mg of niacin, 36 mg of selenium, 227 mg of phosphorus, 33 mg magnesium.
Selection and storage of lefer
As mentioned, lefer has excellent taste, which determines its high price. Choose lefer, as you choose any fish - the eyes should be clear, the smell should not smell bad. Blurred eyes indicate not so fresh fish.
Store the lefer in the refrigerator for a short period of time, as it may spoil. It is recommended to process on the same or the next day after purchase, but it is best to prepare immediately after purchase. The flesh of the fresh lefer is pale cream to blue-gray in color. It is possible to have a slight brownish tinge.
Lefer in cooking
Prior to heat treatment, the fish must be cleaned and washed thoroughly. Some people prefer to remove the dark stripe of meat before cooking because it has a very strong taste and smell of fish. Lefer's flesh is moist and juicy, and its skin is not edible. The larger the lefer, the more pronounced the taste. During heat treatment, the meat lightens.
Lefer is oily fish, so it is best to cook on the grill or tile, in the oven or smoked. Only the smallest fish of this species are suitable for frying because they are not as greasy. The large lefer can be baked whole.
True lovers of fish temptations love the strong taste of lefer, which is perfectly complemented by the taste of lime, lemon or tomato juice. You can very easily prepare a hors d'oeuvre from lefer, spread the fillet with mustard or mayonnaise and bake them lightly. Dishes with lefer complement each other perfectly with rosemary, basil, thyme, mushrooms, potatoes, breadcrumbs, parsley, spinach, sorrel. The taste of lefer is perfectly complemented by white wine and beer, the perfect combination for the hot summer months.
Benefits of lefer
The great benefits of eating fish have long been proven. Lefer as one of the tastiest members of the huge fish family, it is in no way inferior in terms of health benefits.
The vitamins contained in it are extremely important for maintaining the immune system and the health of the body as a whole. Put more emphasis on baked lefer, because fried more or less loses some of its useful qualities. Lefer is suitable for all age groups, in addition it is the ideal combination of high protein and low fat.
