Halibut Fletch (Fillet)

Hippoglossus stenolepis

Characteristics

• Caught by longline, the main fishing area in Canada is the Hectate Strait, between Vancouver Island, and Queen Charlotte Islands
• Medium Fillets are cut from 10/20# head-off fish, and range between 1lb-3lb
• Large Fillets are cut from 20/40# head-off fish, and range between 3lb-5lb
• Skin-on Fillets are mainly medium size fillets and range between 2-6lbs

Handling & Storage

• Store on ice in cooler between 1º to 4º C, allow water to drain
• Do not allow fish to have direct contact with ice or drip water
• Minimum shelf life is 3 days from delivery

Seasonal Availability

Yearly Quota is shared between Canada, USA and Russia

Flavour/Texture Profile

Cooking Tips

• Halibut suits all cooking methods
• Do not overcook – will become dry

Recipe Halibut Steamed with Oranges, Tomatoes and Olives