TASTE & FLAVOR: Mild tasting with a firm lean texture and large circular flake with close to no fishiness taste compared to other species.
PREPARATION: Benefits from cooking methods suitable for fish with low fat content so it doesn't dry out when cooking. Flavors can easily overpower wahoo, it’s best to use simple marinades. Is very versatile can be pan fried, sauteed, broiled, baked and the best is grilled. To grill heat to high heat, for a marinade combine butter, lime juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper and cover with marinade for 30mins, cook on grill for 3-4 minutes on one side and flip once to other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat when it looks opaque and flakey and serve. Please be aware of the risk you assume by eating raw or undercooked seafood
FISHING METHOD: Longline
CAUGHT IN: San Diego, CA
BOAT: F/V Pacific Horizon
FISHING SEASON: Year Round
HOW IT COMES: All of our fish is fresh, never frozen and comes delivered in gallon ziplock bags. each pound is a weight estimate, it is not exact. We do our best to get it as close to the ordered weight as possible. Each cut of fish is anywhere from .8lbs-2lbs in size. We suggest ordering at least 2lbs for the best cuts of fish.
STORING: If you choose to store your fish in the refrigerator we suggest consuming it within 3 days of delivery. If you do not plan on eating the fish within 3 days we suggest freezing it immediately after delivery to ensure freshness. Before freezing we suggest removing the fish from the bag and patting dry Then place it in a vacuum sealed bag or double saran wrapped and place in ziploc before freezing. To defrost run cool (not hot) water over the bag for 5-10 minutes or Defrosting in the refrigerator.
SUSTAINABILITY: Please refer to NOAA's FishWatch.gov for more information on this species fishery.
NOTICE: We always prioritize health when eating seafood and advice not eating raw or undercooked seafood. Cooking seafood properly is essential as it eliminates harmful bacteria and parasites that can cause foodborne illnesses. The FDA recommends cooking seafood to an internal temperature of 145°F