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Species Name
Snapper
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Latin Name
Centroberyx affinis
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Origin
New Zealand Rocky Reefs
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Harvest Method
Ikijime
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
Range & Habitat
Light, Clean, Tender, Silky
The Alfonsino is a distant Cousin to the Sumatra Fighting Fish, a salt water Beta. The Fish are small (13") at their largest. Alfonsino have been described as "Melt in Your Mouth". They have a very tender palate and a sweet flavor balanced with umami.
Firm, Creamy, Moderate
Frostfish are targets for deep water night fishing. The Frostfish come to id-waters, from depths of 1-2 miles deep. They are caught off of the continental shelf of New Zealand. They are a long eel-like fish that are very rich in flavor.
Rich, Creamy, Sweet
Ling is a Cusk Eel also known as Kingclip. It has a texture similar to Lobster and Monkfish. Ikijime Ling is perfect for a Sashimi as it is a light white with a creamy texture. The fish are caught between 100 and 1500 feet deep. Very fatty and very sweet.