Alewife. A migratory fish very similar to the herring, with silvery skin and strong flavour, abundant on the east coast of North America. It has a single spot on each side, behind the operculum and is deeper in the body than a herring. It is available smoked or pickled. The last stop on the Red Line of the Boston 'T' is Alewife, presumably indicating that a lot of these fish used to be landed in Boston.
Bullhead. Miller's thumb. The bullhead is a small variety of catfish with a large head, weighing not more than 450 g (1 lb). It has firm flesh with a mild flavour. The skin must be removed before cooking as it is tough and inedible. Bullheads are versatile as they can be poached, grilled, steamed or used in soups and stews.
