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By Ed Bowlby, NOAA/Olympic Coast NMS; NOAA/OAR/Office of Ocean Exploration (NOAA Photo Library) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Red Banded Rockfish
Alternative Names: Red Bandit
Monterey Bay Recommendation: Listed as Avoid for all sources
Uses in Cooking: Can be pan fried, baked, broiled or grilled.
Similar Fish: Copper rockfish, ocean perch, Vermilion Rockfish
Description: Firm with medium flakes, similar to other rockfish. The flavor is more pronounced and interesting than other rockfish.
Fun Facts: The age at maturity varies widely for these fish. They can take anywhere from a couple of years in warmer southern waters to almost 20 years in cooler northern waters.