List of raw fish dishes

The popularity of such raw fish dishes makes it important for consumers to be aware of this risk.

Parasitic infections from freshwater fish are a serious problem in some parts of the world, particularly Southeast Asia.

A study in Seattle, Washington showed that 100% of wild salmon had roundworm larvae capable of infecting people.

Infection risk of anisakis is particularly higher in fishes which may live in a river such as salmon (sake) in Salmonidae or mackerel (saba).

Such parasite infections can generally be avoided by boiling, burning, preserving in salt or vinegar, or freezing overnight.