What is Gurnard?
Gurnard come in a variety of types including Red Gurnard, Tub Gurnard and Grey Gurnard. They are demersal fish and are at their best value from October to March. Gurnard are caught using a range of fishing methods including; static nets, otter trawled, or bottom trawled.
The average yield from a Gurnard can be 35% and alternatives would be Cod or Monkfish. Gurnard have a very firm, muscular texture – similar to monkfish. The aroma of Gurnard is light as is the flavour, with a fairly dry flesh.
Red Gurnard: Chelidonichthys cuculus
Tub Gurnard: Chelidonichthys lucerna
Grey Gurnard: Eutrigla gurnardus
Gurnard are available and at best value from March to October.
Alternative species to Gurnard would be any Cod Like Species.
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