Red Snapper Fillet (FRESH, wild) by the pound

Product Description

• Taste: sweet, mild, ocean-fresh flavor
• Texture: semi-firm, flaky, lean, moist
• Source: Hawaii
• Catch Method: vertical lines, handlines, pole-and-line
• Availability: year-round
• Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative (Eastern Central Pacific Ocean, Hawaii) - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
• Recommended Preparation: grill, bake, broil, pan-fry, poach, steam, seared, raw, ceviche
• Pack Size: by the pound

The Hawaiian Long-tail Red Snapper, also known as Onaga, has light pink flesh and is semi-firm, lean, flaky, and moist. It also goes by the names Scarlet and Ruby snapper, but is not the same species as Pink snapper, a.k.a. opakapaka. The Long-tail Red snapper is caught at depths of 500-900 feet with vertical hook-and-line gear. Monterey Bay Aquarium rates the Long-tail Red Snapper in Hawaii as a “Good Alternative”.

Calories 225, Fat 3g, Cholesterol 84mg, Sodium 142mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 44g, Calcium 70mg, Iron .6mg, Potassium 941mg, Vitamin A 225mg, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3's 862mg