seafood

Hogfish

Brilliant substitute for a true Snapper. Holds more moisture, in cooking, than American Reds.

Paper White, Succulent, Sweet, Light

A Hogfish is a Wrasse! Wrasse boasts one of the most delicate and moist flesh in the Florida waters. A species that has adapted a long snout to dig for mollusks in the sand and retrieve shrimps and crabs from within reefs and stone formations on the ocean floor. With a diet of Shellfish, Mussels and Clams, the natural sweetness of its prey lends that characteristic to the flavor of the Hogfish. As most have heard, shrimp contain cholesterol (the good type), the Hogfish has the ability to convert the cholesterol into pure fat that it stores as intramuscular fat. This contributes to moisture and oil in the flesh which translates to a silky and delicate mouth feel. Definitely different for whole fish presentation. Ceviche, Steam, Saute, Pan Roast.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Hog Nose "Snapper", Hog "Snapper"

  • Species Name

    Wrasse

  • Latin Name

    Lachnolaimus maximus

  • Origin

    Florida & Caribbean

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    South Atlantic & Caribbean

  • Producer

    SFS Partnership

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

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