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Species Name
Salmon
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Latin Name
Salmo salar
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Origin
Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania
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Harvest Method
Hand Cultivated
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
Range & Habitat
Moist, Flaky, Rich, Buttery
Bluenose is one of the great New Zealand Food Fish. It inhabits deep offshore trenches, and produces some of the most succulent flesh from New Zealand waters. The deep water habitat forces the species to adapt to the environment. This translates to a rich "antifreeze" within the muscle structure. This "fat" is found in many of the world's most popular fish. King Salmon, Northern Halibut, Butterfish, and Black Cod all have this. Bluenose offers a clean and versatile fillet from market sizes ranging 10 to 25 lbs. The white fat in the muscle striations flake large and moist.
Rich, Buttery, Flakey, Mild
As fatty as a large King Salmon. Tasmanian Ocean trout off all of the health benefits with a mild clean flavor. A year round solution to menuing one of the world's most popular foods.
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.