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Barracuda
Fresh Barracuda is a powerfully flavored fish which lends itself best to grilling or searing cooking applications. Chefs-Resources' Barracuda page shows when fresh Barracuda is available, what it’s flavor profile and taste is like, the butchering yield % so you can determine your yield percentage for plate costing purposes. You’ll also find a Barracuda nutrition table, the Flavor Scale, and links for further Barracuda research.
Barracuda Flavor Profile
Pacific Barracuda have a full flavor, meaty firm texture with large flakes, low fat content and flesh which is light tan when raw and off-white when cooked. Barracuda spoils quickly, use within 2 days of purchase.
Alternate Names
Pacific Barracuda, California Barracuda, Kaku, Kupala
Barracuda (Sphyraena argentea) DescriptionThe Barracuda is a slim, missile shaped fish with silvery-blue skin. There is an Eastern (Great Barracuda) and a Pacific Barracuda. The Pacific Barracuda is the only one sold commercially in the USA. It averages 3 - 6 lbs but can weigh up to 12 lbs. By contrast, the eastern or great Barracuda can reach 100 lbs. The great Barracuda has no commercial value in the USA due to concerns with ciguatera poisoning. Pacific Barracuda poses no health concern if handled properly. Barracuda must be bled immediately upon catching or the meat will spoil. |
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Fresh Barracuda Availability
Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh. Frozen available all year long.
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Barracuda Yield Factors, Yield % and Recovery
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| Whole Head/On gutted | 61% | ||
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Range & Habitat
Pacific Barracuda are found from Kodiak, Alaska to southern California.
Typical Wholesale Products
Whole Dressed (gilled & gutted), Fillets, Steaks
Barracuda Recipes
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Barracuda Nutritional Informationbased upon a 6 oz (171 grams) raw edible serving
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