Tilefish

Lopholatilus chamaeleonticeps

Also Known As

Golden tilefish, Golden bass, Golden snapper, Great northern tilefish, Rainbow tilefish

U.S. wild-caught tilefish is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Tilefish live in burrows, sometimes forming undersea pueblo villages.
Record recreational catch of tilefish. Recreational catch makes up a small percentage of total tilefish landings. Photo credit: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Historic poster from the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (now the National Marine Fisheries Service, or NOAA Fisheries) marketing tilefish.
Tilefish

Facts

Availability

Year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Texas.

Taste

Tilefish has a mild flavor, similar to lobster or crab. Almost all tilefish is sold fresh.

Texture

Firm and flaky.

Color

Health Benefits

Tilefish are low in sodium. They are a good source of niacin and phosphorus, and a very good source of protein, vitamin B12, and selenium. More information on health and seafood.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts
Serving weight 100 g
Amount per serving
Calories 96
Protein 17.5 g
Fat, total 2.31 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.441 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Selenium 36.5 mcg
Sodium 53 mg

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