Orange Roughy

hoplostethus atlanticus

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Orange roughy have firm, pearly white flesh with a delicate shellfish-like flavour, and are suitable for most cooking methods. Wild caught orange roughy from New Zealand are a deep water fish caught all year round, with peak season from June to August. Sealord orange roughy are from a suitable and well managed fishery.

Formats

Whole, Coated, By Products, Fillets

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Profile

Average length
30-40 cm, 1..8-17.7 inches

 

Average weight
0.7-2.5 kg, 1.5-5.5 lbs

 

Availability
Caught all year round, Peak Season: June to August

Catch Area

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