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Wahoo

Characteristics

WILD/FARMED
Wild
FRESH/FROZEN
Fresh
PACKAGING
Vacuum
FLESH COLOUR
White to grey
COOKING METHODS
Poach, Deep Fry, Shallow Fry, Bake, Grill/Barbecue
FLAVOUR
Mild
Strong
OILINESS
Low
High
MOISTURE
Dry
Moist
TEXTURE
Soft
Firm
THICKNESS
Thin
Thick

The Wahoo is a large fish with a mild to medium taste.  It is related to the mackerel family and holds together well when cooked. Wahoo can be pan-fried or baked and consider a garlic, butter, Cajun marinate before cooking.

Sourced and/or adapted from:  Yearsley, G. K.; Onley, A. C.; Brown, F. K. Australian Seafood users manual: making the most of the world’s best (2000). Queensland Department of Primary Industries/Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.