Red Hake

Urophycis chuss

Also Known As

Ling, Squirrel hake

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

Availability	Year-round.
Source	U.S. wild-caught from Maine to North Carolina.
Taste	Mild and slightly sweet. Hake can be substituted in many dishes calling for pollock or cod.
Texture	Hakes have softer flesh and are less flaky than other whitefish such as cod, haddock, and pollock.
Color	Raw and cooked hake is white to off-white.
Health Benefits	Red hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, and protein.