Conger

The eel is a fish Congridae Anguilliformes family. It has a scaleless skin and gill opening slit-shaped, which leads to the stomach. You have no ventral fins but pecs. You can weighs over 66Kg. The males are smaller than females and measured five feet. He lives near the coast when they are young and move into deeper water when they become adults.


Conger Benefits
Its protein content is not very high but their proteins have a high biological value. It has different vitamins and minerals, among them the presence of some of the group B. Vitamin stands out most in this fish is A, which helps us to maintain and regenerate our tissues.

It is a semi-fat fish
In the presence of minerals include phosphorus and magnesium, but not in a larger amount than any other fish.

The eel has abundant thorns, so is not the most suitable to offer children.

We can find in the market in different forms: dry, fresh or frozen and can be prepared in many ways whether stewed, fried or simply grilled. Note that in Soria and Calatayud is popular as a broth eat.

Curiosities
It is not considered aggressive but can be very dangerous if disturbed as it has a great strength in the teeth.