TILEFISH
Also known as: Golden tilefish, Golden bass, Golden snapper, Great northern tilefish, Rainbow tilefish
Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps
Availability
Year-round.
taste/Texture
Tilefish has a mild flavor, similar to lobster or crab. Almost all tilefish is sold fresh. Firm and flaky.
source
U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Texas.
Health Benefits
Tilefish are low in sodium. They are a good source of niacin and phosphorus, and a very good source of protein, vitamin B12, and selenium.
