Pacific Ocean Perch

Sebastes alutus

Also Known As

POP, Rockfish

U.S. wild-caught Pacific ocean perch is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Sometimes rockfish may have bulging eyes as a result of being brought up from great depths. Don’t worry, this is not an indication of poor quality.
In Asian cuisine, rockfish like Pacific ocean perch are often served whole, either steamed or deep fried.
School of Pacific ocean perch on soft bottom in the Gulf of Alaska, as observed from the submersible Delta. (Photo credit: S. Kalei Shotwell)
A large catch of Pacific ocean perch taken during a NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center bottom trawl survey.

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

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

Taste

Delicate, nutty flavor.

Texture

Lean, fairly 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, phosphorous, and vitamin B12.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts
Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 94
Protein 18.62 g
Fat, total 1.63 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.244 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 42 mg
Selenium 43.3 mcg
Sodium 75 mg

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