Sea bream (US: porgy, scup). A large family of fish which includes black sea bream, bogue, red porgy, dentex, gilt-headed bream . They are usually sold weighing up to 2 lb (1 kg). All have a deep, narrow body, small mouth, big eyes, quite large, tough scales, a single, spiny dorsal fin and a black spot on the shoulder. They are good to eat cooked whole, stuffed and baked or braised.

Red banded sea bream. Good baked, but needs added oil or bacon to prevent it from becoming too dry.