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What Is Shark and How Can I Use It?

Shark rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 15 recipes to cook with it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size unknown (100g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 130Calories from Fat 40
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 21.0g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Shark is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does shark weigh?

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Finfish and Shellfish Products

In Chinese:鲨鱼
British (UK) term: Shark
en français:requin
en español:tiburón

Recipes using shark

There are 15 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Shark Hors D'Oeuvres

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Crispy deep-fried shark bites marinated in lemon, white wine, and garlic, breaded and served with Creole mustard or tartar sauce. A Gulf Coast appetizer with serious crunch and attitude.

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Grilled Shark Teriyaki

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Grilled shark steaks marinated in homemade teriyaki with pineapple juice, ginger, and sherry, served with grilled pineapple-pepper kabobs. A bold seafood BBQ dish.

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Shark Marsellaise

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Shark fillets braised Marseille-style over tomatoes, onion, garlic, and parsley, finished with dry white wine. A French-inspired fish dish with a strained tomato-wine sauce.

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Grilled Shark with Barbecue Sauce

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Grilled shark steaks basted with homemade barbecue sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Meaty, firm fish that holds up beautifully on the grill.

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Mako Shark Steak Au Poivre

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Mako shark steak au poivre borrows the classic French steak au poivre treatment for meaty shark, seared in cracked pepper and napped with a Cognac-cream pan sauce. A 1980s steakhouse twist on a bistro classic.

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Shark Amandine

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Shark amandine: meaty shark fillets broiled with sherry-lemon butter, crowned with browned almonds, crisp bacon, and green onion. A smoky, Southern-inflected coastal main dish.

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Shark Teriyaki Sorta

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Grilled shark steak basted with a quick teriyaki-style sauce of honey, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame seeds. Firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully on the grill.

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Shark Kebabs

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Grilled shark kebabs marinated in rice wine, dry sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Firm, meaty fish that holds its shape on the skewer and picks up smoky char from the coals.

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Fish & Leek Chowder

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Fish and leek chowder with shark, cod, and bay scallops in a white wine and tomato broth - lighter than cream-based versions and packed with flavor. Make-ahead friendly, ready in 50 minutes.

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Grilled Shark Mexicana

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Grilled shark steaks marinated in lime juice, beer, cumin, and Dijon mustard, topped with fresh salsa and avocado slices. A bold Mexican-style fish for the grill.

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Broiled Spicy Shark

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Shark fillets marinated in lemon juice, fresh basil, garlic, chili sauce, and soy sauce, then broiled and drizzled with a reduced marinade glaze. Meaty, spicy, and full of punch.

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Grilled Shark To Die For

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Grilled shark steaks with a soy-orange-ketchup marinade, basted on the grill until the meat flakes. Swordfish or salmon steaks work as substitutes.

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Shark Stew

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Mexican-style shark stew simmered in tomatoes and cilantro, served over rice with salsa, yogurt, and fresh lime. A hearty, no-oil fish stew that comes together in 40 minutes flat.

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Marinated Shark Steaks

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Marinated shark steaks soak in a bright soy-lemon-parsley marinade for 30 minutes, then broil quickly to firm meaty fillets. Fast weeknight fish dinner with a Mediterranean tilt.

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Baby Shark Fry

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Baby shark fry coats fillets in flour and beaten egg, pan-fries them in corn oil, and tops with a simple tomato-onion pan sauce. A 20-minute Mediterranean-style fish dinner.

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