Tai Snapper - Pagrus auratus

Finfish  <<  Tai Snapper

Monterey Fish Market Seafood Index photograph of Tai Snapper - Pagrus auratus
 

Range:

New Zealand

Seasonality:

Year-round, yet best during our fall and winter

Method of Capture:

Longline

Sustainability Consideration:

Tai snapper is a long lived fish that comes to sexual maturity at a young age, making it more resilient to fishing pressures.

Size Range:

.75 to 5 pounds

Flavor and Texture:

Sweet, mild, yet complex flavor with fine-flaked, juicy texture

Cooking Tips:

sauté, grill, bake, braise, serve raw