Atlantic Tasmanian
Very rich & fatty with a moderate flavor.
Buttery, Silky, Rich
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Sea Salmon
-
Species Name
Salmon
-
Latin Name
Salmo salar
-
Origin
Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
-
Harvest Method
Hand Cultivated
-
Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
-
Producer
Range & Habitat
Petuna
PETUNA - Petuna is Tasmania’s largest multi-species seafood supplier, operating from the pristine Southern Ocean and in one of the world’s finest coastal environments. Macquarie Harbour – the Harbour features a layer of tannin-stained fresh water over sea water and, along with strong currents, creates the best aquaculture farming conditions in the world. The brownish tannin, which is characteristic of Tasmania’s wild rivers, provides natural shelter for Ocean Trout and Atlantic Salmon, and helps them achieve a good growth cycle throughout the year.
You Might Also Like These
Flakey, Moderate, Moist, Light
Like other premium Hawaiian snappers, Uku has a clear, pale pink flesh that is delicately flavored. The oil content is high, the flake is medium and the moisture content is moderate. Some local chefs argue the Uku has a slightly fuller flavor than the sub-tile Opakapaka. The sashimi grade flesh will take high heat well and firm and tighten once heat is applied. The Uku is a handsome fish which reminds me of the Eastern Seaboard Black Bass. It has a lighter colored grey skin, friendly looking eyes and a stream-lined head with a masculine jaw-line that appears to smile at you. Uku harvested during the summer spawning season is often rich in natural fat, a desirable attribute for any sashimi application. Uku is one of the few cool to warm water temperature snappers that is safe to serve raw.
Sweet, Succulent, Rich, Mild
Loupe de Mer, most commonly known as Branzino, is a true Sea Bass that has held its place in the highest level of dining in the world. The sweetness and lightness of the flesh has lent itself to the a multitude of culinary applications. Whole Fish presentations have been popular for hundreds of years with this species. '
Sweet, Light, Creamy
They are temperate, Rock Cod-like fish, that can be distinguished from their distant relatives by their plain-colored body pattern. They are also related to the Hapuku. Gropers are found right around New Zealand, including the Chatham Rise but excluding the Campbell Plateau. They are most common over or near rocky areas down to 250 meters. The main fishing grounds for Gropers are the deep canyons off the East Coast of the North Island, Cook Strait, Kokura and the west Coast of the South Island.