Science Name: | Seriola lalandi |
Other Names: | white salmon |
Where to Find
Pacific Ocean
Habitat
Pelagic environment to depths of 228 feet.
Feeding Habits
Yellowtail feed primarily during the day and are opportunistic feeders, eating
anything that is abundant in the area. Red crabs, anchovies, squid, and most
small fishes are food items.
Tips for Cooking
Fish smaller than 8.2kg are good eating, but larger fish are coarse and
tasteless. Often this species is subject to a condition called ‘milky-fleshed’.
The flesh appears normal before cooking, but becomes soft, pulpy and unpalatable
when cooked. This condition is caused by a parasitic protozoan living in the
flesh of the affected fish. Yellowtail is often used for sashimi and is also
good for smoking.