HALIBUT
MONSTER IN THE OCEAN, DELICIOUS ON YOUR PLATE
Halibut is mainly found in the Pacific and Atlantic waters and is available year-round. The largest of the flatfishes, this monster can grow to up to 8 feet long and weigh 700 pounds! The larger halibut are given the nicknames "whales" "soakers" and "barn doors" while the smaller ones, weighing 20 pounds or less, are called "chickens." The flesh has a delicate sweet flavor, snow-white color and firm, flaky texture (some have likened it to chicken).
The cheeks of the halibut, a roundish cut of meat extracted from the head area, has a sweet flavor and is considered a delicacy. The halibut has wonderful flavor overall, but it is also an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals, low in sodium, fat, and calories and contains a minimum of bones.
Halibut is very versatile in the kitchen as well, so try frying or roasting a filet to accompany your favorite fall dish. For more tips on preparing this fish, check our cooking tips section.
Halibut is mainly found in the Pacific and Atlantic waters and is available year-round. The largest of the flatfishes, this monster can grow to up to 8 feet long and weigh 700 pounds! The larger halibut are given the nicknames "whales" "soakers" and "barn doors" while the smaller ones, weighing 20 pounds or less, are called "chickens." The flesh has a delicate sweet flavor, snow-white color and firm, flaky texture (some have likened it to chicken).
The cheeks of the halibut, a roundish cut of meat extracted from the head area, has a sweet flavor and is considered a delicacy. The halibut has wonderful flavor overall, but it is also an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals, low in sodium, fat, and calories and contains a minimum of bones.
Halibut is very versatile in the kitchen as well, so try frying or roasting a filet to accompany your favorite fall dish. For more tips on preparing this fish, check our cooking tips section.