Rosefish
SWEET FLAVOR. FIRM WHITE FLAKES.
NICKNAMES Redfish, Acadian redfish, ocean perch
AVAILABLE Rarely
LANDED AT Brunswick County, NC
CATCH METHOD hook n’ line
A GREAT SOURCE OF niacin, vitamins B6 and B12, calcium, protein, phosphorus, and selenium
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Rosefish, Acadian redfish, Norway haddock, or ocean perch: this is a fish of many monikers. Identified by flame-red scales, rosefish yields a clear, white fillet that is quite sweet and firm in texture. Similar to black sea bass, rosefish prepare well whole cooked whole or try fillets.
COOKING METHODS
Bake, Steam