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Oilfish
Ruvettus pretiosus
Other Common Names
None
Seasonal Availability
Size Range Available
10 to 40 lbs.
Product Forms Available
Deheaded and drawn
Where Most Available Locally
Leeville/Fourchon, Venice, Dulac
| Bake |
Broil |
Fry |
Poach |
Steam |
Sashimi |
Grill |
Smoke |
Notes of Interest
This fish is a very primitive-looking fish like its close relative the escolar. It is also dark brown in coloration, but slightly less so than the escolar. Oilfish have a spiny skin as compared to the escolar’s smooth skin.
Both oilfish and escolar are produced as regular bycatch of the tuna longline fishery. Oilfish landings are steady at about 25,000 pounds per year in Louisiana.
The flesh of this fish is very oily and best used in grilled preparations. This high oil content makes this fish very resistant to overcooking. It reputedly has purgative properties, but has good demand in the marketplace.
For more information on this species, go to:
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Ruvettus&speciesname=pretiosus
http://www.rodnreel.com/gulffish/gulffish.asp?cmd=view&FishID=228
Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia
This site includes the FDA Seafood List-a searchable compendium of more than 1500 species of finfish and shellfish important in the U.S. It includes approved market names, common names, scientific names, and vernacular (local) names.
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