Halibut

HALIBUT
The largest of the flat fish This is a highly esteemed and very tasty fish, with creamy-white, firm meaty flesh. It has a compressed oval body with a large mouth. Smaller fish (1-3kg) are known as 'baby' or 'chick' halibut, and tend to be found in shallower waters. The better quality fish are usually caught by line, so the catch is limited, making them more expensive. Halibut is now also being successfully farmed, ensuring this exquisite, nutritious species is available year-round.