Product Description

  • Taste: mild, sweet, buttery
  • Texture: firm, moist, snow-white meat, large flake
  • Source: Western Central Atlantic
  • Catch Method: vertical lines, handlines
  • Availability: May - December
  • Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative (Western Central Atlantic Ocean) - Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
  • Recommended Preparation: grill, bake, pan-fry, broil, steam
  • Pack Size: by the pound
  • Nutritional Info (serving size 1/2 pound)  Calories 267, Fat 2.8g, Cholesterol 104mg, Sodium 117mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 53, Calcium 45mg, Iron 2.4mg, Potassium 1073mg, Vitamin A 370 IU, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3's 600mg

Black grouper is buttery and mild with large flakes and a firm texture. It is harvested with vertical lines and handlines in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the West coast of South America. Populations are above target metrics and the fishing rate is at recommended levels.