Hamachi, Collars

Jason Oh

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Species Name:
Seriola quinqueradiata
Sustainability Rating:

Red – Avoid

What:

Hamachi is Japanese for a certain species of Amberjack (Japanese Amberjack) that is farm raised. Hamachi is often confused or substituted for Hiramasa (or Yellowtail), which is also an Amberjack (Yellowtail Amberjack).

When:
Available Year-Round
Where/How:

Where: Japan
How: Farm-Raised

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Characteristics

Characteristics

Hamachi is technically a farmed yellowtail; with the same fantastic flavor and rich, luxurious texture due to a nice high-fat content but with more dependable availability than its wild counterpart.

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  • Sushi Grade Product
For Your Menu

Menu Delight your diners with the exquisite and delectable taste of Japanese Amberjack collars! Hamachi, as it is more commonly known, has a rich buttery flavor that will have guests raving – from its high-fat content giving it a luxurious texture to being farmed-raised for dependability. Simply season lightly and roast or chargrill these delicious collars for an unbeatable seafood dining experience!

For Your Waitstaff

Wait StaffEnjoy the buttery flavor of Hamachi Collars paired with a zesty white wine for an ideal balance of sweetness and acidity. This is sure to be a tantalizing combination that your guests’ taste buds won’t forget!


For Your Retail Display

Retail For customers craving something extraordinary and delicious, the Hamachi collar is a perfect addition to your seafood case! This unique item will have shoppers stopping in their tracks – just make sure you’re stocked up on citrus ponzu for an unbeatable flavor combination.