Silver Hake

Merluccius bilinearis

Also Known As

Whiting, Atlantic hake, New England hake

U.S. wild-caught silver 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 South Carolina.
Taste	Mild and slightly sweet.
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	Silver hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, and protein.