Moonfish Hawaiian
Opah is firm with great moisture and a complex, oceanic flavor.
Firm, Moderate, Moist
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Moonfish, Akamanbo
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Species Name
Opah
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Latin Name
Lampris regius
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Origin
Hawaii & Open Pacific
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Southern Pacific & Hawaii
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Producer
The Hawaiian Fleet
Range & Habitat
The Hawaiian Fleet
Hawaii's Market is unique; boats fishing local waters bring their bounty in to be offloaded into Hawaii's auction, "United Fishing Agency Auction." Hawaiian auction bidders know their favorite boats, handling practices and ordering days. Each buyer takes their prized winning bid back to the plant each day and grades it for national distribution next day.
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