'Cudas are easy to clean, and yield firm, white flaky meat with few bones.

Is a barracuda a bony fish?

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Barracudas are muscular fish with streamlined, torpedo-shaped bodies. They are equipped with an impressive set of razor-sharp teeth. The lower jaw juts out past the upper jaw and both are filled with dozens of teeth.

What does barracuda taste like?

The barracuda is a full-flavored fish like wild tuna with a mildly sweet undertone. It has a stronger, “fishier” taste than whitefish like haddock but it is less intense than anchovies. A barracuda's off-white flesh is firm, dense and meaty with large flakes that have a low-fat content.