Escolar Fillet (fresh, wild) by the pound
$27.50
Product Description
Escolar is in a culinary class with Chilean sea bass, sablefish and other rich, highly prized fish. The meat is oil-rich and flavor-intensive. It must be noted that Escolar, in quantities greater than ¼ pound, will have natural purgative effects in the digestive system. Be careful!
- Taste: rich, sultry, succulent, Texture: silky, high oil content, dense
- Source: Pacific Islands, Central America
- Catch Method: bycatch from the longline tuna fishery
- Availability: year-round
- Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative (Hawaii, longline caught) - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
- Recommended Preparation: grill, bake, broil, smoke
- Pack Size: by the pound
- Nutritional Info (serving size 1/4 pound) Calories 211, Fat 8g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 54mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 26g, Calcium 77mg, Iron 0mg, Potassium 0mg, Vitamin A 0mg, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3's 1550mg