Ocean Whitefish

Alternative Names: Blanquillo

Monterey Bay Recommendation: No recommendation. No significant commercial fishery.

Uses in Cooking: These can be grilled, fried, baked, broiled, or poached.

Similar Fish: Tilefish, Ling Cod, Black Sea Bass

Description: This fish is mild and white with high yields. It is easy to work with and looks great on the plate. The flavor is pleasant and unique.

Fun Facts: This fish is generally underutilized due to a rare occurrence of bitterness in some of them. This cannot be controlled or detected. As a result, this is the best fish that you've never heard of. If you get a bitter one, try again. You'll be glad you did.