Yellowtail Rockfish

Alternative Names: Yellowtail sea perch

Monterey Bay Recommendation: Best choice from US, Good alternative from Canada.

Uses in Cooking: Can be pan fried, poached, baked, broiled or grilled.

Similar Fish: Red Banded Rockfish, Ocean Perch, Copper Rockfish

Description: The meat of this fish is firm white and flakey. It is mild in flavor with a hint of buttery aftertaste. It is easy to cook and does well in simple preparations.

Fun Facts: These fish become much more effective breeders as they grow. A 12 inch fish which is usually 3 to 5 years old may produce around 50,000 eggs, while a fully mature female in the 20 inch range can make more than 10 times that number.