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SALMON is now Britain's favourite fish - at least when it comes to eating out.
The once luxury seafood dish has leapt over the long time traditional favourite of cod and chips, according to a survey carried out by one of the country's leading pub and restaurant chains.
Chef and Brewer, who commissioned the survey, said salmon has gone to the top because it is now seen as being more fashionable. Cod has dropped to second place, with tuna third, haddock fourth and prawns not far behind.
Another reason for the switch to salmon is because it is an oily fish and therefore higher in Omega-3 which many nutritionists say helps to prevent heart disease. Cost may also be a factor as cod is becoming increasingly more expensive.
Kevin Steppe from the Chef and Brewer chain said, despite the rise of salmon, cod and haddock and chips still remained a popular meal in Britain. The survey found that at least one person in 20 still enjoys fish and chips.
The good news is that people seem to be eating more fish generally, with almost a third of the population enjoying fish three or four times week, and the average household serving it up at least twice.
He said: "It is good to see that people are now trying out different types of seafood. Around 2,000 people were surveyed and it has become clear that more people are eating fish than just a few years ago. Also popular are kippers and sardines."
At the end of the 19th century salmon was a relatively cheap fish, but that situation reversed after the war when it became a luxury. However, the growth of fish farming (where almost all supplies come from) has restored its popularity.
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