Monkfish

Monkfish, also known as sea-devil, is a type of anglerfish that belongs to the goosefish family. There are 7 species of monkfish that can be found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Monkfish spends majority of its life on the sandy or muddy sea floor. It can be found on a depth of 3.000 feet. A strange-looking fish that is firm textured and has delicious tasting meat, similar to that of lobster or chicken. The similarity in flavours that makes it taste like lobster is due to the eating habits of the Monkfish which feeds on shellfish such as crabs, lobsters and other crustaceans. Monkfish is also known as "allmouth" due to oversized mouth (compared to the rest of the body).

Monkfish makes a smart addition to your diet because it provides beneficial macronutrients. At 165 calories per 6-ounce serving, it makes up just 6 percent of the daily calorie allowance in a typical 2,000-calorie diet. Each 6-ounce portion comes loaded with 31.6 grams of protein. Monkfish also provides a lean protein option because each serving contains just 3.3 grams of fat. Monkfish benefits your nervous system by providing vitamins essential for brain function. It contains vitamins B-6 and B-12, two nutrients that aid in the synthesis of neurotransmitters needed for brain communication. The vitamin B-12 in monkfish also promotes myelin production, a process essential for maintaining the health and function of your nerves. A serving of monkfish contains 0.47 milligram of vitamin B-6, which is 36 percent of the recommended daily intake, as well as 1.8 micrograms of vitamin B-12, or 75 percent of your daily B-12 intake needs.