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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
Very Moist, Complex, Rich
One of the Most Recognized species in food-fish. The Mahi has a long history of gracing many menus all over the world. This is one of the most versatile culinary components in the kitchen. Mahi has an innate ability to hold moisture in high heat cooking methods, stand up to bold flavors, and yield to subtle techniques. Blacken with "Big" Sets or Sous Vide with Simple Light Aromatics, this fish is a "One size fits all" species. Broil, Poach, Sear, Grill, Smoke, BBQ, Blacken, Char, Ceviche...etc.
Firm, Delicate, Light Pink Flesh
Fish caught during the winter months seem to have a higher fat content than those caught in the summer, and Opakapaka yields the best sashimi during the winter season. The smaller-sized fish harvested off the main Hawaiian Islands are directed toward the ethnic restaurant and household retail markets in Hawaii, where opakapaka is often prepared by steaming or baking fish with the head on. In these markets, opakapaka is also used to make sashimi and fish head soup.