I prefer to use scrod, a firm-fleshed white fish readily available on the East Coast.

A silky but firm-fleshed fish in the snapper family, called ishidai, made an excellent fresh fish course.

This bottom fish - thick, firm-fleshed and moist - can be prepared in different ways, from ceviche to grilled, baked or poached.

Mr. Batali prepares a brilliant antipasto with swordfish, although any firm-fleshed fish would work.

Hope that orata (gilthead bream, a firm-fleshed white fish) is part of the day's catch.

Whole fish, such as snapper, bass or any white firm-fleshed fish also benefit from a dash of spice.

I followed this with fish-of-the-day which, on this particular day, was groper, a large firm-fleshed white fish.

Generally a firm-fleshed white fish like monkfish, tilefish or snapper holds up best in a broth.

The dish can just as well be made with another firm-fleshed fish, like swordfish or monkfish.

Grouper, a firm-fleshed fish (it is almost like chicken) is wonderful prepared this way, roasted with capers and thyme leaves.