Fish and shellﬁsh are not typically battered and fried in Mediterranean countries.
Fish and shellﬁsh are important sources of healthy protein for Mediterranean populations. Fish such as tuna, herring, sardines, salmon and bream are rich in essential heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and shellﬁsh and crustaceans including mussels, clams and shrimp have similar beneﬁts. Fish and shellﬁsh are not typically battered and fried in Mediterranean countries.