Rockfish (Local Snapper) BC/Alaska Oceanwise WILD

Each Fillet is approx 150g (4-6oz)

Deep sea fish off the pacific west coast.

This is one of the most underrated fish ever. 

It is mild and moist. And meaty.

Very versatile in many ways from cooking style to method, to recipe. 

Not quite as meaty as halibut, and not quite as mild. And fairly moist.

Rockfish / Snapper

Location: FAO 67, British Columbia

Latin: Various, see below.

Catch: Usually Longline, sometimes trawl

Seasonality: Almost All Year Round

Texture: Meaty, thick flakes

Flavor: Mild and moist

Color: White to pinky white

What to do with it:

• Bake
• Broil
• Grill
• Poach
• Sauté
• Sous-Vide
• Deep Fry
• Steam

Notable Nutritional Info: 

• Good Source of Essential Amino Acids
• High Protein per Serving
• Rich in Omega 3’s & Fish Oil

Most popular species of rockfish:

"Yellow Eye" aka. Sebastes ruberrimus

"Red Banded" aka. Sebastodes babcocki

"Canary" aka. Sebastes pinniger

"Rough Eye" aka. Sebastes aleutianus

"Yellow Tail" aka. Sebastodes flavidus

"ShortSpine Thornyhead" aka. Sebastolobus alascanus Nicknames: Idiotfish, Kinki fish)

"Ocean Perch" aka. Sebastes alutus

"China" aka. Sebastes nebulosus