5 Most Consumed Fish in the US

In this article, we will be taking a look at the top 5 most consumed fish in the US. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go to 25 Most Consumed Fish in the US.

5. Shrimp

Processed Weight: 101,740,076 Pounds

Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood in the United States. More than half of the shrimp consumed in the country is imported from countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, China, India, and Ecuador. Shrimp is consumed in multiple varieties such as tiger shrimp, white shrimp, brown shrimp, and pink shrimp.

4. Flounders

Processed Weight as of 2021: 198,668,353 Pounds

Found along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico are Flounders which are also famous for consumption among Americans. They are a source of attention for both commercial and recreational fishers. They belong to the flatfish category since they are flat in appearance and are known to have both eyes on one side of the face.

3. Menhaden

Processed Weight as of 2021: 331,666,960 Pounds

Menhadens are smaller pelagic fish most commonly seen in the Atlantic Ocean. Apart from being the most consumed fish in the US, a large number of marine mammals and birds also breed on it. Commercially, it is used as oil for manufacturing and fertilizer for agriculture.

2. Unclassified Salmon

Processed Weight as of 2021: 375,042,020 Pounds

The second most consumed fish in the United States is the unclassified salmon. Popular among the freshwater and saltwater recreational anglers in the US is this unclassified salmon. As the name implies, it is a salmon that cannot be categorized as any of the established salmon types such as pink salmon or sockeye salmon. Hence, the unclassified salmon caught is also consumed in large quantities in the US.

1. Pacific Pollock

Processed Weight as of 2021: 604,463,512 Pounds

Classified as a pelagic fish is this Pacific Pollock. It is one of the most sought-after fish, being the most abundant in the North Pacific Ocean. It is also used in a processed seafood named Surimi which is readily consumed in the US.

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