Dory

DORY CAN BE FOUND FROM CHESAPEAKE ALL THE WAY NORTH TO NOVA SCOTIA. THEY HAVE A ROUND BUT COMPRESSED BODY WITH DARK BLACK OR BLUE SPOTS. THE DORY’S JAW IS QUITE LARGE AND AT AN UPWARD ANGLE. BLACK DORY HAS A HIGHER OIL CONTENT THAN SMOOTH DORY BUT BOTH HAVE A SWEET FLAVOR AND FIRM TEXTURE. AFTER COOKING, BONES ARE EASILY REMOVED.