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Species Name
Swordfish
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Latin Name
Xiphias gladius
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Origin
Cook Strait & Continental Shelf
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
Range & Habitat
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.
Robust, Firm, Meaty
Conger is distinguished from Eel by its long dorsal fin that begins at the end of the pectoral fins. The skin is scaleless and covered with a thick mucous. Its head is slightly flattened and its mouth filled with small, pointed and very sharp teeth. The Conger is a completely nocturnal fish that lives in shallow waters.
Light, Clean, Sweet, Moist
Kalekale is one of those great surprises that show up at Auction from time to time. When available it can represent one of the best Snapper characteristics in the culinary world. Extremely light and moist. It is almost indistinguishable from Opakapaka exept for the firmness and eye colorations.