Moonfish Hawaiian
Opah is firm with great moisture and a complex, oceanic flavor.
Firm, Moderate, Moist
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Moonfish, Akamanbo
-
Species Name
Opah
-
Latin Name
Lampris regius
-
Origin
Hawaii & Open Pacific
-
Harvest Method
Hook & Line
-
Range & Habitat
Southern Pacific & Hawaii
-
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.
You Might Also Like These
Silky, Moderate, Rich
The Sockeye possesses the reddest flesh from an almost exclusive diet of plankton. Even when cooked the Sockeye’s flesh remains bright red. Sockeye ranks just behind Kings in Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Sockeye are an excellent heart-healthy food. Its full flavor and firm texture make it a favorite of the Salmon family. The Sockeye Salmon is the premiere Salmon for deep red plate presentation. The culinary applications are limitless and beyond reproach. Grill, Saute, Broil, Smoke, Souse Vide, Tare tare.
Light, White, Flakey
Often mistaken for California "Southern" Halibuts, the Cortez Fluke is a delicacy all its own. Fluke are "Left-Eyed" Flat Fish. They harbor all of the sweet lightness of many Fluke, Flounders and Halibut. The overwhelming differences in Cortez Fluke has to the harvest method and care given to the fish upon capture. Most flat fish are trawl netted and captured alongside hundreds of other fish. The Cortez Fluke is One Man, One Line, and One At A Time. Treat as any crudo grade flat fish. Crudo, Ceviche, Poach, Saute, Broil, Pan Roast
Lean, Light, Mild, Sweet
Snowy Grouper are very similar to Black Grouper in taste, texture, and market size. They have a very pronounced flavor that is a bit more complex than Black and Scamp. They cook to a brilliant White and are very Lean and Flakey. They hold up to many culinary techniques and applications.
Ceviche, Saute, Pan Roast, Grill.