Ocean Perch

Commonly 25 - 35 cm in length. It has a pink-red skin and white, delicate flavoured flesh.

Many fish come under the group of ocean perch, such as coral cod, coral perch, rock perch and sea perch.

Note about amines: Fresh seafood has low amine levels, but when older than two days the amine content rises to moderate, and any fish that has been frozen has high levels.

To Buy:

Ocean perch is a low to medium priced fish, sold whole and as fillets. Look for firm fish with bright lustrous skin or flesh and a pleasant, fresh sea smell. The gills in whole fish should be pink-red in colour.

To Store:

Scale, gill and gut whole fish. Wrap whole fish and fillets in plastic wrap or put in an airtight container. Keeps 2-3 days refrigerated or up to 6 months in the freezer.

Tips & Tricks:

Ocean perch makes great stock - use the heads and bones.

Cooking Tips:

Ocean perch fillets can be cooked with the skins on. Steam, BBQ or roast whole. Wrap in foil or banana leaves to prevent them drying out on the BBQ.

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Nutrition per 100 Grams:

Energy (kJ):

487

Protein (g):

26.5

Saturated Fat, g :

0.2

Vitamin B2:

Potassium:

Phosphorus:

Amines:

Low

Glutamates:

n/a

Carbohydrates, g:

0.0

Fat (g):

0.9

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.2

Niacin (B3):

Magnesium:

Sodium:

Salicylates:

Safe/negligible amount

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.