Yellowtail

Yellowtail is a growing category in the North American food service space – served as sashimi, crudo or in cooked dishes – most menus have a place for a yellowtail dish.

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Lee Fish USA has a diverse program including imports from Australia, Japan and New Zealand for a product of consistent, superb quality year-round.

Species of Yellowtail

Hiramasa

About
A premium yellowtail alternative to fattier hamachi, hiramasa is characterized by its crisp bite and lighter taste profile.

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Latin Name:
Seriola lalandi
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Origin:

  • New Zealand
  • Japan
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Method of Harvest:
Longline (Wild), RAS and Ocean Net (Farmed)
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Availability:
Year-round
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About
Exceeding the standards of the most discerning chefs, hamachi is farmed Japanese yellowtail characterized by its flavor, fat content, outstanding white-to-light-pink flesh, and bright red bloodline appearance.

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Latin Name:
Seriola quinqueradiata
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Origin:

  • Kagoshima, Japan
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Method of Harvest:
Ocean Net (Farmed)
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Availability:
Year-round
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Kanpachi

About
A premium chef-loved yellowtail, and close cousin to hamachi but with less fat and firmer bite.

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Latin Name:
Seriola dumerili
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Origin:

  • Japan
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Method of Harvest:
Longline (Wild), Ocean Net (Farmed)
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Availability:
Year-round
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