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.
Redfish fishing areas
Source: www.fishbase.org
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