Spotted Sand Bass

Alternative Names: Gold spotted sand bass, Spotted bay bass

Monterey Bay Recommendation: No recommendation

Uses in Cooking: These are great in fish tacos. They can be fried, grilled, baked, broiled, poached, steamed, or sauteed.

Similar Fish: Copper Rockfish, Ling Cod, Yellowtail snapper

Description: This fish is very firm like the sturdier types of rockfish. The white meat is mild, but not boring with a unique and pleasing flavor. It has huge flakes for its size.

Fun Facts: These guys are hard to find unless you catch them yourself. They yield a lot of great meat and their skin cooks up to a bacon-like texture. This is worth the effort to track down, typically in Asian markets.