Our Tarakihi (part of the Sea Bream family) from the shores of New Zealand are caught by long-line, for sustainability, and is considered by the culinary world as one of New Zealand’s ‘best kept seafood secrets’.
Tarakihi compare favorably even to the much more popular New Zealand snapper in terms of both flavor and texture.
Size:
Length - 30-40cm
Weight:
Average whole fish 0.9-2.5kg / fillet 180-500)
Cooking tips:
Tarakihi lends itself well to all cooking methods including Sushi/sashimi, baked, BBQ, in curries, fried, poached, and soups/chowder.