Pacific Halibut
Hippoglossus stenolepis
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
HalibutAlaskan halibut
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stock is not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Very mild and sweet.
Texture
When cooked, it is flaky, tender, and firm.
Color
Almost translucent when raw, but the meat is snow white once cooked.
Health benefits
Pacific halibut is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very good source of protein, niacin, phosphorus, and selenium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady