Sustainability Rating:
grey – unranked
What:
A bottom dwelling large marine fish of the Anarhichadidae family that’s also known as the Leopardfish. Although historically known as ocean catfish, Wolfish is not related to the freshwater catfish.
When:
Available year-roundWhere/How:
Where: Iceland
How: Wild; hook & line
Characteristics
Spotted Wolffish’s diet consists primarily of shellfish which gives its meat a mild and sweet flavor. This versatile fish can be cooked in many ways: baking, barbecueing, broiling, steaming, and poaching. Wolffish has no scales so it cannot be kosher.
For Your Menu
When cooked, the lean (6.3% fat) white flesh is moist, tender and firm; flavor is very mild, yet complex and rich. A delicious fish, mostly undiscovered by seafood lovers.
For Your Waitstaff
If customers are looking for a delicious mild meat that is sweet and firm, suggest Spotted Wolffish. Pair this wonderful fish with a great tasting chardonnay.
For Your Retail Display
Make sure you highlight this beautiful fish on plently of fresh greens and ice. Wolffish is a great option for customers looking for a milder fish to cook with meat that is nice and firm and versatile in many cooking applications.