Glossary - Fish
Halibut
Flat Fish
What is a Halibut?
Halibut are flat fish, commonly farmed in the North East Atlantic, and are in their prime September to May. Halibut has a clean aroma yet an assertive, steak-like flavour.
The flesh is muscular yet tender and delicate and provides a high level of moisture.
Latin Name
Hippoglossus Hippoglossus
Available as
Farmed
Found in
North East Atlantic, Onshore Tanks
Halibut
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