Amberjack

Boats & Tournaments — By gulfscapes magazine on May 30, 2008 at 8:17 am

Amberjack

Type of meat: Firm texture, white meat with mild flavor. Extra lean fish.

Substitute: Mahi-Mahi, Grouper

How Much to Buy:
Whole fish: 1 pound per serving.
Cleaned fish: 1/2 pound per serving.
Fillets or steaks: 1/3 pound per serving.

Nutritional values (4 ounces, raw):
Calories 120  
Calories From Fat 20  
Total Fat 2  g
Saturated Fat 0  g
Cholesterol 50  mg
Sodium 40  mg
Total Carbohydrates 0  g
Protein 24  g
Omega-3 Fatty Acid 0.26 g

Season: year round, but Greater amberjack harvest from federal offshore waters is prohibited in March, April and May.

Size: Average 20-75 lbs., but can weigh more than 150 pounds. The smaller amberjacks, weighing 15 pounds or less, are considered the best to eat.

Notes of Interest:
The flesh has a lateral strip of dark, stronger-tasting meat which must be removed before storage or cooking. Properly handled, it is an excellent fish, especially suitable for grilling. It is in high demand, with several hundred thousand pounds landed each year of greater amberjack.

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