Fresh Whole Black Sea Bass
Fresh Whole Black Sea Bass
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Given the coal black scale outside appearance, Black Sea Bass is a lean white fish that is a native to the East Coast of the United States that is highly sought after by many types of cuisines. Black Sea Bass is a wild caught fish with a superior fresh & mild with a hint of sweetness flavor profile. The texture of the fish is firm, lean, and very versatile, making this wild-caught fish perfect to cook under the broiler, grilled, roasted, and prepared as a whole fish preparation. Black sea bass (Jumbo Size) is also used in Japanese Cuisine for sushi preparations and favored by many sushi chefs due to its delicate flavor & firm texture, making it easy to slice and serve.
This fish arrives whole & uncleaned, but we will have Fresh Black Sea Bass Fillets as an option coming soon for those that want to skip the cleaning process and get straight to cooking.
Scientific Name: Centropristis striata
Harvest Area: East Coast, Cape Cod, Gulf of Maine, North Carolina, Virginia
Fish Size:
Medium Size: 1 - 2 Lb
Large Size: 2 - 3 Lb
Jumbo Size: 4 Lb +
Pack Size: 2 Pieces per quantity ordered
Your Package Arrives Fresh
We carefully package and ship our seafood from our facility in Gloucester, MA to you overnight delivery to ensure your food arrives fresh.
FAQ Black Sea Bass
Where is the black sea bass caught from?
Black sea bass is caught from the cold North Atlantic ocean and swims up and down the East Coast (from Virgina, all the way up to Cape Cod, MA) during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons.
Is black sea bass wild caught?
Yes, black sea bass is always wild caught and never farmed.
Is the fish whole? Do you offer fillets?
Yes, the fish is whole and uncleaned (scales are on, guts and head on) so you will have to clean it when it arrives to your home. If you don’t want to do all the work to clean it, we do offer black sea bass fillets.
What is the flavor profile of black sea bass?
Black sea bass is a mild tasting white fish that is incredibly versatile to prepare for any kind of cuisine. The texture of the meat is firm, making it perfect for grilling or pan frying but also soft enough where you can bake the fish and the meat flakes right off.
Can black sea bass be used for sushi? What size fish should I get for sushi?
Yes, black sea bass is an excellent fish to use for sushi (or any kind of crudo dish) because of it’s firm meat, making it easy to slice while holding its shape. Sushi chef’s seek out to use Jumbo Size Whole black sea bass for sushi purposes rather than the large & medium size. If you do plan to use Black Sea bass for sushi purposes, we only recommend purchasing WHOLE fish to fillet yourself at home when you are preparing your dish.
