Halibut, Atlantic
Common Names: Halibut
AVAILABILITY Frozen Fresh
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Year-Round
CATCH and COUNTRY of ORIGIN
Hook & Line; Connecticut to Canada
SIZING
Whole fish
Hand cut fillets
FLAVOR PROFILE
Halibut has a very mild, sweet taste. A lean fish with fine-grained, dense meat. When cooked, the meat is firm yet flaky and tender.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Grilling, Roasting, Broiling, Pan Searing, Frying, Steaming, Poaching, Smoking, Ceviche.
PRODUCT INFO
With its clean, mild flavor and firm, meaty texture, Atlantic halibut is a chef’s dream for elegant, versatile seafood dishes. This cold-water flatfish holds up beautifully to high-heat methods like grilling or roasting, developing a golden crust while staying moist and flaky inside. Its subtly sweet profile pairs effortlessly with everything from bright citrus and fresh herbs to rich butter sauces. A favorite for center-of-the-plate presentations, Atlantic halibut delivers refinement without fuss.
The Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the North Atlantic Ocean, known for its mild flavor and firm, flaky texture. Native to deep, cold waters off the coasts of Canada and northern Europe, this species can grow to over 8 feet long and weigh hundreds of pounds. Due to historical overfishing, wild Atlantic halibut populations are tightly regulated, making sustainably farmed options more common in the market today. It’s a prized catch in culinary circles, ideal for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing.