Onaga
Onaga is Hawaii's favorite snapper. In the past, this fish was specifically caught for Hawaiian kings. 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:
- Color: White
- Texture: Silky smooth
- Flavor:
- Oil Content: Medium
- Water Content:
- Translucency:
- Shelf Life:
- Taste: Crab meat
- Compare To: Opakapaka, Uku
- Cooking:
- Bake: White
- Saute: Excellent
- Sear: Excellent
- Grill: Fantastic
- Sashimi: Excellent
- Other Uses:
- Ordering:
- Onaga fillets are always fresh, never frozen. Each fillet is vacuum-sealed with dry lock fresh guard. Minimum order for Onaga is a 1.5lb. unit. Fillets are skin-on, bone-out and cut into portionable sections. Fillet sections range from 1.5lbs. to 3lbs.