Published on: 2026-09-24
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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From September 25 to 27, a 10 percent discount on iced fish will be available at “Moscow — on the wave” fish markets. In addition, tastings will take place at 2:00 PM.
The icefish is characterized by an elongated silvery body and a large head with an elongated snout resembling that of a pike. It is also known as the pike-shaped whiteblood. The fish is almost colorless due to a rare feature: its blood lacks hemoglobin — the protein that gives the red color and is involved in oxygen transport, which distinguishes it from most vertebrates.
This species inhabits the subantarctic islands of the Southern Ocean. The icefish is well adapted to extreme conditions: it can live in water at temperatures below zero, down to minus two degrees. Special compounds that prevent freezing help it withstand the cold.
Fishing in the Southern Ocean is quite challenging due to the distance from ports, strong winds, storms, and cold. Fish are caught using trawls — large nets towed by the vessel. After hauling in, the catch is sorted and frozen onboard to preserve the quality of the meat throughout the transportation period.
To preserve the delicate texture for which icefish is valued, careful handling is important. Its white flesh is quite firm and slightly sweet: it is often compared in taste to shrimp or crab. The fishy smell is practically absent, there are few small bones, and after cooking the flesh easily separates from the backbone.
In addition to taste qualities, icefish is valued for its high protein content and low fat content. There are only about 90 kilocalories in 100 grams of the product. The meat also contains B vitamins and minerals, including phosphorus, iodine, and potassium.
Due to its low fat content, icy fish can easily become overcooked and dry, so it is important to follow a few rules when cooking. The carcass is thawed in advance in the refrigerator and patted dry. There is no need to remove the scales: this fish does not have any. To retain juiciness, it is best to bake it in foil with lemon, herbs, and a small amount of olive oil.
To achieve a golden crust, the fish is coated in flour and fried in a pan. Another option is to steam it together with vegetables. In any case, seasonings should be added moderately: they should not overpower the delicate flavor of this fish.
You can purchase fish at a good price both in retail stores and when ordering home delivery through the service “Cooper”.
The fish markets “Moscow — on the wave” operate in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky and Mitino districts. In addition to trading halls, there are specialized storage areas and food courts. A distinctive feature of the markets is their own laboratories that monitor the quality of all products.
The markets offer fish and seafood from various regions of Russia — from Karelia to Kamchatka. You can order any item with delivery via the service “Cooper”.
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