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Kingklip

Grouper-esque. All of the sweetness & moisture of Grouper with an almost identical texture.

White, Flakey, Sweet, Succulent

Well, the Kingklip of the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic is actually a Bearded Brotula, but that name won't sell specials. So Kingklip emerged the same way Orange Roughy replaced Slimehead. The Brotula is family of its own with a flavor and texture that is extremely similar to Grouper. Often called "Poor Man's Grouper", the Kingklip is a fish that inhabits great depths and often packs on "fat" to regulate body temperature. As we know, this is a great asset to food fish. A rich diet of crustacean, mollusks, and other invertebrates give the Kingklip a sweetness that is often lacking in species that feed primarily on other fish. Kingklip is a diverse ingredient that lends itself to a multitude of preparations. Its close textural comparison to Grouper, and even larger Snapper, allows many of the most popular applications to easily transpose onto the use of Kingklip.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Kingklip, Bearded Brotula, Brotula, Cusk Eel, Cusk.

  • Species Name

    Brotula

  • Latin Name

    Brotula barbata

  • Origin

    Gulf of Mexico

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    Gulf Of Mexico

  • Producer

    SFS Partnership

Seasonality
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Year Round

Range & Habitat

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