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What fish is Shawa?

Asked: Dale St. Arnold, Last Updated:

Shawa is actually herring. Shawa can be prepared and served in various ways. Nigerians often eat it with rice but it can also be smoked and used for soup, salted and dried, cooked or fried. They also contain omega-3 fatty acids and are a good source of Vitamin D.

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