Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), often called Black Kingfish or Lemonfish, is a highly prized open-ocean species found throughout the warm tropical waters of the Western Atlantic and Caribbean. Famous among chefs for its rich, clean meat and luxurious butteriness, preparing the whole fish locks in extraordinary moisture and deepens its naturally elegant flavor.
Price per lb of fillet
Seasonal / Rare | sold by pound $36
Species Profile & Whole Fish Characteristics
Flavor Profile: Exceptionally rich, clean, and buttery with a subtle, sweet finish. Roasting or grilling the whole fish allows the central bone to release rich collagen, infusing the thick loin meat with a deeper, savory succulent quality.
Texture: Silky, dense, and remarkably firm with thick, moist flakes. The skin crisps up beautifully while the high natural oil content keeps the interior extraordinarily juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Appearance: Sleek, dark brown to silvery-grey skin that crisps to a deep golden bronze, opening to reveal thick, brilliant snow-white meat along the bone.
Best Culinary Uses: Whole-roasting with tropical citrus and herbs, wood-fire grilling, or score-cutting and deep-frying served with garlic-lime butter and fresh local peppers.
Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), often called Black Kingfish or Lemonfish, is a highly prized open-ocean species found throughout the warm tropical waters of the Western Atlantic and Caribbean. Famous among chefs for its rich, clean meat and luxurious butteriness, preparing the whole fish locks in extraordinary moisture and deepens its naturally elegant flavor.
Price per lb of fillet
Seasonal / Rare | sold by pound $36
Species Profile & Whole Fish Characteristics
Flavor Profile: Exceptionally rich, clean, and buttery with a subtle, sweet finish. Roasting or grilling the whole fish allows the central bone to release rich collagen, infusing the thick loin meat with a deeper, savory succulent quality.
Texture: Silky, dense, and remarkably firm with thick, moist flakes. The skin crisps up beautifully while the high natural oil content keeps the interior extraordinarily juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Appearance: Sleek, dark brown to silvery-grey skin that crisps to a deep golden bronze, opening to reveal thick, brilliant snow-white meat along the bone.
Best Culinary Uses: Whole-roasting with tropical citrus and herbs, wood-fire grilling, or score-cutting and deep-frying served with garlic-lime butter and fresh local peppers.
