
Balistes capriscus
Also Known As
Grey triggerfish, Leatherjacket, Leatherneck, Taly
U.S. wild-caught gray triggerfish 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 North Carolina to Texas. |
Taste |
The meat of gray triggerfish is uniquely sweet. It tastes more like crab than fish. The meat is of excellent quality and is good fresh, smoked, and dried/salted. |
Texture |
Firm. |
Color |
The meat is white when cooked. |
Health Benefits |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 93 |
Protein | 21 g |
Fat, total | 1 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 49 mg |
Selenium | |
Sodium | 67 mg |