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Butterfish Whole

$21.99
SKU
024000400000
Weight Label
2 LBS (approx. 4-6 ounces per fish)
This is a Fisherman’s Request item.*Fresh from the Atlantic, Butterfish is a locally sourced, wild caught fish. It’s alluringly delicate. It’s astonishingly versatile. It's true to its name, rich and buttery. This small fish has a fatty, flaky flesh and is best cooked whole, keeping the flakes juicy. Whether fried and paired with southeast Asian flavors like galangal, lemongrass, and pepper or marinated in olive oil and lemon and grilled with vegetables, butterfish from Citarella gourmet market is always quality seafood.
*This item is based on what’s in the catch of the day. If unavailable, we can help. Please see your options at checkout.
In stock
Wild Caught Wild Caught
Omega-3 Omega-3
Kosher-Friendly Kosher-Friendly
United States United States
Special Order Special Order
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Calories 41.375
Fat 2.27375g
Protein 4.89875g
Omega-3 368 mg
Portion size 1 oz.
Protein (g) 4.89875
Omega-3 (mg) 368
Calories 41.375
Carbohydrate (g) 0
Cholesterol (mg) 18.375
Fat (g) 2.27375
Fiber (g) 0
Selenium (mcg) 13.1
Sodium (mg) 25.25
Sugar (g) 0
Info Source USDA, NOAA
How to Serve Whole Butterfish
It?s one of our favorites, especially grilled with olive oil and herbs. Butterfish is best cooked whole.

Portion Size
Our whole Wild Butterfish is approximately 3/4 pounds each. We recommend 1 lb. of raw fish per person when serving whole fish. The size of this order is 2 LBS (approx. 4-6 ounces per fish), which serves approx. 2 people.

Wine Pairings

"Butterfish's succulent flesh demands a very fine bottle of Chardonnay from Burgundy."

Wine & Spirits Director

Michael

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A LIFETIME IN SEAFOOD.
COVER TO COVER.

With a passion for seafood more than 40 years in the making, no one is more qualified to teach you how to cook fish than Citarella’s Owner and Original Fishmonger, Joe Gurrera. Joe Knows Fish is collection of his very best, tried-and true recipes that focuses on simple preparations and the absolute freshest ingredients.

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Joe Guerra holding a fish

All About Relationships

Did you know that Citarella owner, Joe Gurrera also owns Lockwood & Winant, a wholesale seafood company at the Fulton Fish Market? Joe has relationships with trusted fishermen worldwide, ensuring we offer the widest variety, highest quality, freshest seafood. Many of our fishmongers have worked with Joe for decades and have been trained to wield a knife like an artisan. They hand-cut, hand-shuck, and hand-prepare our seafood for your order.

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