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#56205

Golden Tilefish Fillets

Fresh, Skin-On, Boneless, Hand-Cut, Wild-Caught,
Product of USA

Available Thursday, September 7, 2023 (while supplies last).

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Description:

Sometimes known as “the clown of the sea”, the Golden Tilefish are colorful with iridescent blue-green backs, bright yellow and gold spots, and a distinguishable large crest on their heads. They can grow up to 43 inches in length, but they average size is around 24 inches.

Habitat:

Found throughout the East Coast of the U.S. and Gulf of Mexico. They live in deep waters (250 to 1,500 ft.). They live around rock beds and vertical burrows.

Harvesting:

Management councils controls catch limits and fishing times throughout the habitats of the Tilefish. Main fishing is in the Mid-Atlantic/southern New England areas. The majority of commercial harvesting is through bottom longline fishing.

Nutrition Facts:

  • Good source of Vitamin B-12
  • High in protein
  • High in Selenium
  • High in Mercury levels (pregnant and nursing women, along with children should avoid)

Texture & Flavor Profile:

  • Moist and tender
  • Firm, flaky, white flesh
  • Rich and buttery flavor
  • Mildly sweet

Recommended Cooking Methods:

Pan-searing, baking, grilling, steamed, poached

Tilefish Sell Sheet

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