Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic Halibut is a premium seafood choice and is a healthy favourite among fish lovers.
It is a firm-textured fish, with a rich sweet flavour and nutritious white meat with relatively few bones, making it especially easy to work with for professional chefs and at-home cooks all over the world. Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the world, reaching lengths up to 4.7 m (15 ft) and weighing more than 300 kilograms! This hefty fish is a true Canadian seafood treasure.
Skin colour
Dark brown, olive or slate colour with a white belly
Texture
Firm and buttery
Flavour
Rich taste
Nutrition
Very high in protein, medium high in fat
Sustainability and Certifications
The main Atlantic Halibut fishery is Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified. All producers are certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Health Benefits
Atlantic Halibut is high in protein, rich in nutrients such as vitamin B and is a good source of selenium, phosphorus and magnesium. It contains moderate levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to brain and heart health.
Product forms
We offer a range of product forms, in various size grades to meet customer specifications
Fresh (Head-off gutted; Fillets/portions)
Frozen (Fillets/portions)
Packs
Fresh: 200 lb and 300 lb in cartons or wooden boxes
Areas harvested
Off the coasts of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
Main markets
United States
Nutrition
Calories
92
Fat
0.6 g
Saturated
0.2 g
Cholesterol
49 mg
Carbohydrates
0.5 g
Protein
21 g
Calcium
7 mg
Potassium
429 mg
Iron
< 0.1 mg
per 100 grams
