Scientific Name:
Hippoglossus stenolepsis
Common Name:
Pacific halibut, northern halibut, Alaska halibut
Product Information:
Halibut retains its moisture well in frozen state and keeps its texture when cooked. It’s a very mild, sweet-tasting, lean fish with fine-grained, dense meat that dries out if overcooked.Uncooked, the white flesh of halibut should be almost translucent, not dull, yellowish or dried out. When cooked, the snow-white meat loses its glossy appearance and is flaky and tender though still firm. It holds together well, and bones are easily spotted. Meat from larger fish may have a slightly coarser texture.
Product Forms:
Fresh: H&G, Fillets, Loins, Steaks, Fletches, Roasts Frozen: H&G, Fillets, Loins, Steaks, Fletches, Roasts
Substitutions:
Grouper, Snapper, Large cod
Cooking Tips:
Halibut is an extremely versatile fish, and the thick, meaty flesh holds up well to a number of cooking methods and sauces. It’s ideal for skewering as kebabs. A Canadian recipe calls for baking halibut with sour cream. Place fish in a greased, shallow baking dish. Season with salt, pepper and tarragon; dot with butter and sprinkle with chopped shallots. Cover with sour cream and bake at 375°F until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Before serving, garnish with parsley or chives or sprinkle with paprika.
Global Supply:
Canada, Russia, United States
