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Vermillion B-Liner Apalachee Bay

Light ocean flavor with a sweet finish.

Sweet, Mild, Light, Flakey

Vermillion is hugely admired by coastal Chefs. The Vermillion Snapper have the incredible qualities of True American Reds, with a smaller size and price tag. The diet of the Vermillion Snapper deviates from its larger cousin. The diet consists primarily of bottom dwelling invertabrates which lends to a very sweet finish. The culinary applications of this species is as broad as the species' dispersion along the Eastern Seaboard. Sizes range from 1 - 4 lbs and the fillets from medium fish are perfect portion ready. The smaller fish allow for a phenomenal "Whole Fish" presentation. The petite bone structure is perfect for the diner and easily filleted tableside by the server. Get excited. This is a great species and a wonderful food fish. Ceviche, Saute, Pan Roast, Broil, Sous Vide.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
B-Liner, Mingo Snapper, Pargo Cunaro

  • Species Name

    Snapper

  • Latin Name

    Rhomboplites aurorubens

  • Origin

    Apalachee Bay

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    South Atlantic & Caribbean

  • Producer

    St Mark's Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

St Mark's Fleet

ST. MARK'S FLEET- Just south of Tallahassee, in the heart of Florida’s “Big Bend” region is the port City of St Marks. Just one mile off of the Gulf of Mexico, our Appalachee Bay fishermen offload their prized catch and distribute nationwide next day.
Captains Andy and Johnny are brothers of a family that has fished Apalachee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico for six generations. They both captain a boat in the family’s five boat fleet. The most notable end result of their efforts is the renowned claw of the Florida Stone Crab. However, lest we forget the pristine Gulf Fish Species: Pot Trap Caught Black Sea Bass, Sweetlip Grunts and Octopus; Hooked Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Black Grouper, Scamp Grouper, and Red Grouper. From their family to your staff, they provide one of the best Gulf programs out there.

FISHING VESSELS- Marion J., El Toro

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