Butterfish
About
A small bony fish with a thin, oval shaped body possessing shiny almost non-existent scales. Butterfish meat has a rich flavor and texture, making this fish good for grilling, frying, baking and broiling.
Butterfish are mainly found in warm temperate waters and are usually sold whole, raw or smoked.
Information
Other names: Dollarfish, Pacific Pompano, Harvestfish
Translations: Sviestzivs, Είδος τσιπούρας, Sviestažuvė, Figa, Буттерфисх, マナガツオ, Butterfisch, Cá chim, Maślana, Teistiä, Botervis, Масляна, 鲳, Smörfisk, Smørfisk, Масляная, Маслена
Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Spot, Pompano, Yellow or skipjack tuna, Mackerel, Bluefish, Striped bass
