Fresh Farmed Sea Bass 新鲜鲈鱼

There are significant differences between saltwater sea bass(wild sea bass) and freshwater sea bass (farmed sea bass).

Saltwater sea bass typically have larger body sizes, rough scales, and their colors are mostly white or black, adorned with many small black dots. In contrast, freshwater sea bass have smaller body sizes, finer scales, and lean towards silver-white or pale yellow in color. In terms of taste, saltwater sea bass has firmer flesh with a stronger fishy taste, while freshwater sea bass has more tender meat, offering a smooth texture that is easy to pick up after steaming.

These differences reflect their growth and adaptation in different environments. Typically, the steamed bass served in restaurants is often freshwater sea bass due to its superior taste and texture. Despite their similar appearance, saltwater sea bass, due to their different habitats, tend to have larger and more elongated bodies.