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Species Name
Fluke
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Latin Name
Paralichthys dentatus
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Origin
New England
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Mild, Clean, Fluffy, Sweet
A Sea Bream in the Porgy realm. Scup, Tai, Tarakihi, and Grunts all have similar body structure, texture, and flavor profiles. The Sea Bream is a vast Falmily of Fish that are great menu features the world over. Sea Bream are perfect for your favorite Snapper and Flounder recipes. A light "Fluffy" texture are perfect for the novice and adept seafood lovers alike.
Saute, Broil, Fry, Poach.
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.