Yellowtail

Common Name:

Hamachi, king amberjack, Japanese amberjack, buri, racing tuna

Product Information:

Yellowtail meat is pink, though wild yellowtail can vary in color due to differing fat content among fish. Farmed yellowtail is consistently light colored because it is high in fat. Yellowtail fillets can have a dark muscle line along the edge.Cooked meat is white and firm with a sweet, mild flavor. The high oil content gives the flesh a buttery texture.

Cooking Tips:

Hamachi is a versatile fish. Though mostly served raw, thinly sliced for sashimi, it is delicious lightly seared or marinated and then roasted, grilled or braised. It can also be simply seasoned with salt for grilling; salt and high heat bring out the sweet, delicate flavor.

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