Bocaccio

Sebastes paucispinis

Also Known As

Bocaccio, Rock Salmon, Salmon Rockfish, Pacific Red Snapper, Pacific Snapper, Oregon Red Snapper, Oregon Snapper, Longjaw, Merou, Jack, Snapper, Rock Cod, Rockfish

U.S. wild-caught bocaccio is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from California to Alaska.

Taste

Delicate, nutty, sweet flavor.

Texture

Lean and medium-firm, with a fine flake.

Color

Whole fish should have shiny and bright skin. The raw flesh is white, but turns opaque white when cooked.

Health Benefits

Low in saturated fat and very high in selenium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 90
Protein 18.36 g
Fat, total 1.34 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.34 g
Carbohydrate 0
Sugars, total 0
Fiber, total dietary 0
Cholesterol 50 mg
Selenium 63 mcg
Sodium 74 mg

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