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Saithe
Saithe – also known as Coley – is a whitefish, although its flesh is grey when raw. When cooked, the flesh turns a brilliant clear white and is firm and flakey, making it easy to cook with. Species range from 500g to 6kg but are usually only available as fillets.
Saithe has a rich, fishy flavour and is thus more distinctive than other whitefish and work well in spicy or full-flavoured dishes. It is an excellent option for fishcakes or croquettes. Look out for hand-line caught saithe, which is the highest quality and most sustainable option.
Adapted from Love Seafood
Distribution
![South](https://discoverseafood.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DS-Species-distribution-maps-12.png)
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Seafood type:
Fish![](https://discoverseafood.uk/wp-content/themes/Fish-On-Friday/images/Fishy_facts_icons/Seasonality.png)
Best during:
January , May - December![](https://discoverseafood.uk/wp-content/themes/Fish-On-Friday/images/Fishy_facts_icons/Cooking_recommendations.png)
Cooking recommendations:
Deep fry, bake, grill or steam![](https://discoverseafood.uk/wp-content/themes/Fish-On-Friday/images/Fishy_facts_icons/Alternative_names.png)
Alternative Names:
- Coley
- Coalfish