Lumpfish, like Haddock, is a type of fish typically found in the North Atlantic.
The haddock is a species of fish of the genus Melanogrammus aegelfinus that can be found in the North Atlantic, both on the European and North American coasts. It is a popular fish with a white underside and a black line across the top. It can grow to about 3.6 feet (1.1 m) long and is fished year-round, mostly off the European coast. There has been an interesting change in haddock in recent decades: they are now growing faster and juveniles, which tend to stay in shallow water, are now found in larger sizes.
Haddock is found in the North Atlantic.
The oldest and largest haddock can swim in very cold and deep water, almost 1,000 feet (304.8 m) below the surface of the ocean. They are difficult to catch and for the most part smaller juveniles that prefer a depth of around 100 feet are more likely to be caught. Various methods are used to catch haddock, but some concerns about declining North American fish catches have meant that fewer people are familiar with the fish as a food source. This population is recovering and haddock is once again seen as a common food item, particularly on the East Coast of North America. It has always been popular in Northern Europe.
This fish has survived aggressive fishing due to its ability to reproduce rapidly. The largest and oldest females can lay up to three million eggs a year. Younger fish that have just reached sexual maturity can lay several hundred thousand. Of course, not all of these fish survive past the egg stage, but enough to keep the population relatively stable.
Perhaps the reason for its popularity is that the fish is very similar in taste to cod. It is a mild white fish that goes well with a variety of ingredients. In Massachusetts, haddock is sometimes called a scrod, to distinguish it from cod and to denote its juvenile status. Fish can be given different names depending on their size. The markets are average and the cows are the largest haddock. People also like haddock because it is a very lean fish, with a lot of vitamin B12 and protein. If you are looking for an oily fish to consume for your omega-3 fatty acids, haddock is not a good choice as it is very low in these fats.