East Coast Halibut Hippoglossus hippoglossus Description: East Coast also known as Atlantic Halibut inhabit NUTRITIONAL the ocean floor along the eastern coast of North INFORMATION America from Virginia to New Jersey north to Per 3.5 ounce portion Greenland. It is a long-lived, late maturing flatfish Calories 110 that lies on its left side. East Coast halibut is olive to Total Fat 2.3 g chocolate brown in color on the upper side and pure Protein 21 g Sodium 54 mg white on the side that faces the ground. In the early Cholesterol 32 mg 1800s, halibut supported an important commercial Omega-3 0.4 g fishery in the Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank region. Eating Qualities: COOKING METHODS There isn’t much of a taste difference between East Bake Coast halibut and Pacific halibut. East Coast halibut Broil has a thick meaty firm flesh that is sweet, yet rich in Fry flavor. The grain is fine and it retains moisture nicely. Grill Halibut is perfect for a wide range of preparations. Sauté Smoke Fishing Methods: East Coast Halibut is caught by longline. It was heavily over fished in the 19th and early 20th century. There HANDLING is currently no directed fishery for East Coast halibut Whole fish should be packed in within federal waters of the U.S. Some small-scale flaked ice. Whole fish and fillets harvests occur within state waters, but most landings should be stored in a drain pan occur as bycatch. The U.S. fishery for East Coast halibut in the coldest part of the walk-in. is managed under the New England Fishery Management Fillets should also be covered in ice Council’s Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. although with a barrier, so the ice never touches the flesh. Sold as: Fortune Fish Company Whole 1068 Thorndale Avenue Fillets Bensenville, IL 60106 Portions T:630.860.7100 F:630.860.7400 www.fortunefishco.net .