Greenland Halibut (TURBOT)
REINHARDTIUS HIPPOGLOSSOIDES
Greenland Halibut live in icy depths of 250-2000 meters and are caught in the waters of Greenland, Iceland, The Faroe Islands and Newfoundland. The meat is snow white with a high fat content and a rich flavor, making it a popular fish for sushi, sashimi and smoking. Several products are available, such as headed, gutted and tail-off, and the fillets are mainly produced as skinless and boneless.
HIGH-FAT & PERFECT FOR SMOKING
Greenland Halibut lives at the bottom of the ocean in depths of 250-2000 meters, where the temperature is ice-cold. Several products forms are available, primarily headed, gutted and tail-off. The fillets are mainly produced as skinless and boneless.
It is caught in the waters around Greenland, Iceland, The Faroe Islands and Newfoundland. The season goes mainly from April to September depending on where in the North Atlantic it is harvested. In Greenland even winter fishing takes place.
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Lars Bo Christensen
