Grouper

Everything you always wanted to know about grouper

Grouper

Everything you always wanted to know about grouper

TYPE: Epinephelinae

BEST CATCH: Available from HONEST CATCH frozen all year round in the best quality from our own farm.

RELATED SPECIES: Perch-like fish

RECIPE SUGGESTION: Steamed grouper fillet on vegetables

TASTE:

The meat of the grouper is sweet, firm and has a unique, mild flavor, making it suitable for a variety of dishes.

The body of the grouper (family Epinephelidae) is typically perch-like, stocky and strong, with an elongated oval shape and slightly flattened at the sides. Some fish in this family can reach impressive sizes, such as the Goliath grouper (E. itajara) from the tropical Atlantic and the giant grouper (E. lanceolatus) from the Indo-Pacific. Both species can reach a length of more than 3 meters and a weight of over 454 kilograms. The giant grouper is the largest bony fish living in coral reefs.

Groupers live on the coasts of tropical and subtropical seas at depths of up to 300 meters. Most species are found in the area of coral reefs, but also on rocky reefs or over seagrass meadows. The large groupers feed on fish, cephalopods and crustaceans.

Groupers play a key role in the marine ecosystem. Since most of them are at the top of the food pyramid, they contribute to the balance and regulation of the ecosystem by controlling the populations of smaller fish. In heavily fished regions, groupers have declined sharply. More than 50 % of all species are considered threatened.

Our grouper comes from an environmentally friendly and sustainable landbased aquaculture that helps protect marine ecosystems. Unlike overfished wild catches, we ensure that our fish are raised carefully and responsibly, thus relieving pressure on natural stocks and promoting the preservation of biodiversity.

Grouper in detail

Jewfish

The giant grouper grows so large that some believe it was the great fish that swallowed Jonah, the Jewish prophet of the Old Testament. This is where its alternative name 'Jewfish' comes from'.

Jewfish

The giant grouper grows so large that some believe it was the great fish that swallowed Jonah, the Jewish prophet of the Old Testament. This is where its alternative name 'Jewfish' comes from'.