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Hind
Alternative Names: Rock Hind, Red Hind, Rock cod
Monterey Bay Recommendation: No recommendation. Not commercially important and generally abundant.
Uses in Cooking: Baked, roasted, fried, grilled
Similar Fish: Pink Grouper, black grouper, black seabass
Description: This firm and mild flavored meat is forgiving when cooking. It takes up flavors well when used in stews.
Fun Facts: Females of this species live in reefs in shallow water, while males live separately in deep water. These fish feed heavily on mantis shrimps, which are themselves quite interesting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis_shrimp