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Rockfish
Alaska Rockfish is excellent whether sautéed, roasted, broiled or grilled, and perfect paired with rubs, marinades or sauces.
FLAVOR & TEXTURE
- Ranges from mild to full and rich
- Firm, flaky texture
NUTRITION FACTS
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids
SIZE & SPECS
Alaska is home to many species of Rockfish including:
- Northern
- Dusky
- Canary
- Widow
- Shortraker
- Rougheye
- Thornyhead
- Pacific Ocean Perch
Plus many other varieties.
There is a wide variance in weight between species, averaging between 3 to 14 pounds with a maximum weight of 30 to 36 pounds.
HARVESTING METHOD
- Trawling
- Long-lining
- Jig Fishing
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Harvested January through November and available frozen year-round.
PREPARATION TIPS
Rockfish lends itself to many cooking methods:
- Sauté
- Roast
- Broil
- Grill
Its flavor profile lends itself to a wide range of rubs, marinades, and sauces.
