Swordfish: The Parasite Risk That Makes It a Chef-Red Flag

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Source: Tasting Table
Swordfish: The Parasite Risk That Makes It a Chef-Red Flag
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Reddit threads and veteran chefs say swordfish is one of nine dishes restaurant workers avoid due to parasites like anisakis, sometimes visible during prep; while cooking to 145°F or freezing at -4°F for seven days kills the parasites, many diners and pros still skip it, a risk worsened by warming oceans.

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