Butterfish - Fresh Whole 2 Lb
Butterfish - Fresh Whole 2 Lb
Unit Size: 2 Lb
2 Lb
$18.95
10 Lb
$76.00
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Sourced fresh from coastal waters, our wild-caught Atlantic Butterfish delivers an exceptional seafood experience for home cooks and chefs alike. Renowned for its small, disc-like shape and smooth, shimmering silver skin, this delicacy features light, pearlescent flesh with a naturally high oil content. The meat yields a remarkably rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle, delicate sweetness that never tastes overly fishy. Because of its tender bone structure and thin, edible skin, whole butterfish crisps up beautifully, making it an ideal choice for high-heat roasting and pan-frying
Why People Love Butterfish
- Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture: Its high natural fat/omega-3 content gives the flesh a velvety, buttery mouthfeel that lives up to its name.
- Mild, Sweet Flavor: It strikes a perfect balance—flavorful enough to stand on its own, but delicate enough not to overwhelm sensitive palates.
- Easy to Eat Whole: The bones are soft and easy to separate from the meat once cooked, making whole-fish preparation hassle-free.
- Wild or Farmed: Wild
- Availability: Intermittent
- Package Size: 2 Lb
- Form: Fresh
- Presentation: Whole, head on guts in.
- Whole Fish Size: 3 - 6 Oz
- Harvest Area: MA, NY, or RI
- Scientific Name: Peprilus triacanthu
Pan-Seared Perfection: Pan-searing is one of the best ways to enjoy Butterfish. Simply season with salt and pepper, and sear in a hot pan with a little olive oil or butter until the skin is crispy and the flesh is cooked through.
Grilling: For a smoky flavor, grill the whole fish or fillets after marinating them in your favorite herbs and spices.
Baking or Broiling: Bake or broil the fish with a lemon butter sauce for a simple, elegant meal.
Traditional Japanese Cuisine: In Japan, Butterfish (known as managatsuo) is highly regarded and often prepared grilled with salt or simmered in a savory soy-based sauce.
All fresh seafood ships via overnight delivery in insulated packaging with gel ice packs to ensure it arrives properly chilled and at peak freshness.
Upon delivery, transfer your seafood immediately to the coldest part of your refrigerator and consume within 1 to 2 days for optimal quality and flavor.
The butterfish arrived perfectly and as anticipated.
Great delivery and fish fresh