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Species Name
Weakfish
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Latin Name
Cynoscion nebulosus
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Origin
Bilouxi, MS
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Gulf Of Mexico
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
Creamy, Silky, Deep
Bigeye is a deeper swimming species, and, for natural reasoning, contains higher fat contents that Albacore, Yellowfin, and Skipjack Tunas. Bigeye is noted for its deep color, and softer flesh. The larger the Bigeye, the higher the fat content. It is perfect for raw application, and caramelizes very well in high heat cooking.
Light, Mild, Flakey, Moist
Monchong is a deep ocean Pomphret that offers a lightly flavored, very moist flesh. It has a very white color when cooked and is forgiving to high heat and caramelizes well. The Monchong offers plenty of nutritional value and is a clean taste that accents many Pacific Rim and French culinary styles. SeafoodS.com offers Monchong year round.
Moist, Flakey, Light
Parrotfish are a wrasse much like Hog Fish and Tautog. Very moist flesh offers a light white substitute for more expensive Snappers. The Skin has a gorgeous Blue Green tint that retains during cooking. This is a color under used in culinary plating, especially in a protein. Very versatile in applications. Snapper applications are suitable for Parrotfish. Saute, Broil, Grill, Poach.