Smoked Hamachi (sashimi-grade amberjack)
Product Description Taste: smokey, salty-sweet, mild to medium flavor, ocean-fresh flavor Texture: firm outside, dense meat, tender, white meat color, large flake Catch Method: aquaculture Availability: year-round Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative (aquaculture, Japan) - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Recommended Preparation: as-is, salads, pasta Pack Size: by the pound Nutritional Info (serving size 1/2 pound) Calories 249, Fat 4g, Cholesterol 98mg, Sodium175mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 45g, Calcium 0mg, Iron 0mg, Potassium 590mg, Vitamin A 0mg, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3's <30mg Hamachi is the farmed and previously frozen version of Yellowtail Amberjack and is almost exclusively used in Sushi preparations. It has a high oil content with lots of flavor, so we decided to smoke it in the same way we smoke our Wild Salmon - portioned, brined, slightly dried, and hot-smoked with hickory and alder. It's one-of-a-kind product, so order it while it