About Redfish (Sebastes Marinus)

Redfish usually stays at 100-300 meters deep at 3-8° celcius. It often stays near the ocean floor at day but higher at night. They are usually trawled in deep water.

Redfish grow very slowly and don't reach puperty until 14-16 years old.

Nutritional Value:

The fat content of redfish can vary quite considerably, but it usually contains approx. 1 gramme of omega-3 fatty acids per 100 g fillet. Redfish is also a good soure of protein.

Main nutrients g/100g

Total solids- 21,0
Protein------ 17,1
Fat------------ 2,8
Glycogen----<0,1

Diet

Redfish feed mostly on euphausiids in summer; herrings in autumn and winter; capelins, herrings, euphausiids and ctenophores in spring.

Use

Redfish is a tasty food fish, with oily meat that stays fresh for a long time. Fresh fillets can be fried or broiled and used in various dishes.