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Hawaiian Onaga |
| | Honolulu Fish Company Onaga
Onaga is one of the highest regarded snappers in the world. Because of the bright red skin color. Onaga are often used in many ceremonial presentations. Onaga was specifically caught for the Hawaiian king's long ago. State's most popular sashimi snapper. When prepared with skin on, Onaga is striking in presentation. When eaten raw, texture is creamy with a crunch. When cooked, flavor is clean with a sweet flavor. Bright Red skin also is good luck in Hawaii. Characteristics
Taste: crab meat
Texture: silky smooth
Oil content: medium
Color: white
Compare to: opakapaka, uku | Cooking Suggestions
Bake: excellent
Saute: excellent
Grill: fantastic
Seared: excellent
Sashimi: excellent |
Ordering
Onaga fillets are always fresh, never frozen
Each fillet is vacuum sealed with dry lock fresh guard
Minimum order for onaga is a 1.5 lb unit
Fillets are portioned skin on, bone out
Fillet sections range from 1.5 lbs to 3 lbs |
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