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Species Name
Wreckfish
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Latin Name
Polyprion americanus
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Origin
Rhode Island through South Carolina
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
North Atlantic & New England
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Producer
SFS Partnership
Range & Habitat
White, Flakey, Sweet, Succulent
Well, the Kingklip of the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic is actually a Bearded Brotula, but that name won't sell specials. So Kingklip emerged the same way Orange Roughy replaced Slimehead. The Brotula is family of its own with a flavor and texture that is extremely similar to Grouper. Often called "Poor Man's Grouper", the Kingklip is a fish that inhabits great depths and often packs on "fat" to regulate body temperature. As we know, this is a great asset to food fish. A rich diet of crustacean, mollusks, and other invertebrates give the Kingklip a sweetness that is often lacking in species that feed primarily on other fish. Kingklip is a diverse ingredient that lends itself to a multitude of preparations. Its close textural comparison to Grouper, and even larger Snapper, allows many of the most popular applications to easily transpose onto the use of Kingklip.
Silky, Rich, Moist, Light
The Green Barred Snapper has a beautiful Green, Brown, and Tan color. It has an edible skin that crisps very well. Light flavor, yet a succulence that mirrors Pacific Rock Cod. It cooks to a paper white and is versatile in application. Green Barred Snapper is a great substitute to more expensive white flakey fish. Saute, Pan Roast, Grill, Poach.
Sweet, Clean, Moist, Paper White
Cabrilla fillet have a paper white flesh. Texturally firmer than Atlantic Black Grouper, but just as sweet and moist. The Cabrilla Grouper go through color changes during the year. Depending on the color of the fish at capture, the common name may change.