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Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets – Red Fish Fillets 2 Lb

Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets – Red Fish Fillets 2 Lb

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Bring the fresh taste of the North Atlantic to your dinner table with Frozen Wild-Caught Redfish (Ocean Perch) Fillets. Flash-frozen at peak freshness to preserve their natural sweetness, firm texture, and delicate flavor, these versatile fillets make a healthy, restaurant-quality meal quick and effortless. Even though the name says "Redfish" this technically is a whitefish species.

Ocean perch, also known as Redfish, refers to Sebastes marinus (golden redfish) and Sebastes fasciatus (Acadian redfish). Harvested from the cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic, these slow-growing deepwater fish feature a striking orange-red skin and vibrant white meat. Despite sharing the name "redfish" with Southern drum species, Atlantic ocean perch is a distinct ocean rockfish prized for its clean, pure flavor profile.

Why Seafood Lovers Adore Ocean Perch

  • Mild & Lightly Sweet Flavor: Ocean perch delivers a subtle, slightly sweet taste that isn't overpowering or overly "fishy," making it a crowd-pleaser for seafood beginners and connoisseurs alike.
  • Delicate Yet Moist Texture: The fillets offer a medium-firm texture with fine, moist flakes that hold together well during pan-searing, baking, or frying.
  • Nutrient-Dense & Lean: High in high-quality lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals like selenium and vitamin B12 with very low fat content.
  • Culinary Versatility: Its gentle flavor profile absorbs marinades, rubs, and sauces effortlessly—from classic lemon-herb butter to spicy Cajun seasoning for fish tacos.

Harvest Area

Gloucester, Massachusetts

Scientific Name

Sebastes alutus

Product Details

  • Wild or Farmed: Wild
  • Availability: Year Round
  • Package Size: 2 Lb
  • Form: Frozen, skin on fillets
  • Fish Fillet Size: 2-4 Oz
  • Harvest Area: Massachusetts State Waters
  • Scientific Name: Sebastes fasciatus

Redfish (Ocean Perch) vs. Red Snapper

Because both species share a reddish skin and mild flavor, consumers and restaurant-goers frequently confuse them. However, they are entirely different fish with distinct origins, textures, and culinary characteristics.

  • Redfish (Ocean Perch): A deepwater Atlantic rockfish (Sebastes marinus or Sebastes fasciatus) harvested from the cold, icy waters of the North Atlantic. (Note: In the Gulf of Mexico, "Redfish" can also refer to Red Drum, another separate species). The flavor profile is very mild, subtle, and lightly sweet with a clean, low-oil taste. Highly accessible and budget-friendly, making it an ideal choice for everyday family meals, tacos, and frying.
  • Red Snapper: A warm-water snapper species (Lutjanus campechanus) native to the Gulf of Mexico and the southern Atlantic coast. The flavor profile is lean and moist with a distinctly richer, slightly nutty, and robustly sweet flavor. A premium, highly sought-after delicacy that carries a significantly higher price point per pound due to strict harvesting quotas.
Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets – Red Fish Fillets 2 Lb

$14.95 USD