A good restaurant should generally be able to answer.
If nobody knows, choosing something more clearly identified may be the better option.
# The Restaurant Preparation May Matter More Than the Fish
There’s another important point.
A fish can be nutritionally excellent and still become a heavy meal depending on how it’s prepared.
Consider salmon.
Grilled salmon with vegetables is a very different meal from salmon battered, deep-fried, and covered in a rich cream sauce.
The same applies to cod.
Cod can be a lean protein.
But once it’s breaded, fried, and served with a large portion of fries and creamy sauce, the nutritional profile of the entire meal changes.
When ordering seafood, consider the preparation as well as the species.
Grilled, baked, broiled, steamed, or roasted preparations are often lighter choices than deep-fried options.
## Don’t Be Afraid of Fish
After reading a list like this, someone might conclude that ordering seafood at a restaurant is too complicated.
