A deep-bodied freshwater fish, typically with barbels around the mouth. Carp are farmed for food in some parts of the world and are often kept in large ponds.
Example: Carp is traditionally used in making gefilte fish, in which grinding and long cooking makes the many bones in the meat less of a problem.
sk: kapor
catfish
noun
Any of the numerous fishes of the order or suborder Nematognathi (or Siluroidei), characterized by barbels around the mouth and the absence of scales.
Example: After all, a river that can hold huge carp and catfish should, in theory, have enough food to support some big barbel.
sk: sumec
caviar
noun
The pickled roe of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy.
Example: Fine caviar is best served simply, possibly alongside toast points or bland, unsalted crackers.
sk: kaviár
cod
noun
Any of several soft-rayed food fishes of the family Gadidae, especially Gadus morhua, of cool, North Atlantic waters.
Example: The cod was a complete success, the gratin bringing this humble dish to life.
sk: treska
herring
noun
A fairly small silvery fish which is most abundant in coastal waters and is of widespread commercial importance.
Example: The traditional Dutch way to eat raw herring is by holding your head back and letting it slip down your throat while you bite at it.
sk: sleď
mackerel
noun
A predatory marine fish with a greenish-blue back, important as a food fish.
Example: The flesh of a mackerel deteriorates quickly, so it should be eaten within 24 hours of being caught.
sk: makrela
mussels
noun
Any of a number of bivalve molluscs with a brown or purplish-black shell.
Example: Mussels are usually eaten straight from the shell, you can use your fingers, a fork, or a spoon.
sk: mušle
oysters
noun
Any of a number of bivalve molluscs with rough irregular shells. Several kinds are eaten (especially raw) as a delicacy and may be farmed for food or pearls.
Example: If you are going to cook an oyster you can steam them for 20-30 seconds, which makes them easier to open.
sk: ustrice
pike
noun
A long-bodied predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and large teeth, of both Eurasia and North America.
Example: Over the winter I have eqipped myself with tackle suitable for catching large pike.
sk: šťuka
salmon
noun
A large edible fish that is a popular sporting fish, much prized for its pink flesh. Salmon mature in the sea but migrate to freshwater streams to spawn.
Example: Salmon is a commonly consumed fish praised for its high protein content and omega-3 fatty acids.
sk: losos
sardine
noun
A young pilchard or other young or small herring-like fish.
Example: Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be eaten grilled, pickled, or smoked when fresh.
sk: sardinka
shark
noun
A long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and toothlike scales.
Example: Shark fish is eaten in fish and chips in parts of New Zealand and Australia.
sk: žralok
shrimp
noun
A small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body, typically marine and frequently of commercial importance as food.
Example: Wet shrimp is commonly used as a flavoring and as a soup base in Asian cuisines while fried shrimp is popular in North America.
sk: kreveta
trout
noun
A chiefly freshwater fish of the salmon family, found in both Eurasia and North America and highly valued for food and game.
Example: Trout is typically eaten as a whole fish, but may be filleted or chopped for preparations such as hash.
sk: pstruh
tuna
noun
A large and active predatory schooling fish of warm seas, extensively fished commercially and popular as a game fish.
Example: Their salmon is already sold out but you can still get the tuna.
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