
Hamachi (prev-froz, sashimi-grade) by the pound
Product Description Taste: sweet, mild to medium flavor, ocean-fresh flavor Texture: firm, tender, delicate, white meat when cooked, large flake Catch Method: aquaculture Availability: year-round Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative (aquaculture, Japan) - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Recommended Preparation: grill, bake, broil Pack Size: by the pound Nutritional Info (serving size 1/2 pound) Calories 243, Fat 4g, Cholesterol 98mg, Sodium 82mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 45g, Calcium 0mg, Iron 0mg, Potassium 590mg, Vitamin A 0mg, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3's <30mg Hamachi is the farmed and previously frozen version of Yellowtail Amberjack and is almost exclusively used in Sushi preparations. Any parasites that a Wild Yellowtail might have are eliminated through controlled aquaculture and in the freezing process. For reference, the Wild Yellowtail inhabits the waters of the Eastern Central Pacific. It is caught using handlines, trolling lines, an