Atlantic halibut have a compressed, oval-shaped body and usually have both eyes on the right side of their bodies with the left side being totally blind. They are greenish-brown to almost black on their eyed side. Juveniles might be slightly spotted or flecked and have white undersides, which become mottled with grey or reddish spots as they mature. Their mouths are very large and have numerous sharp curved teeth. Atlantic halibut may grow to a length of more than two metres though they typically weigh less than 100 kg.
Availability
Quebec fisheries are open from spring to fall, but our products are available yearly
Product form
Fresh : filets, Steak, gutted with the head, gutted without head Frozen : filets, Steak, gutted with the head, gutted without head
Certifications
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Fishing sector
FAO zone 21
Nutrition values
- Calories 92
- Lipides 0.6 g
- Saturés 0.2 g
- Cholestérol 49 mg
- Sodium 48.6 mg
- Glucides 0.5 g
- Protéines 21 g
- Calcium 7 mg
- Potassium 429 mg
- Fer < 0.1 mg
Health benefits
Atlantic halibut is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Latin name
Hippoglossus hippoglossus