Hawaiian Fish Guide

Opakapaka, also referred to as the Hawaiian Pink Snapper

By Gayot Editors

11. ONO

Some folks love the flavor of the six-foot-long wahoo. It’s a great fish, say many island residents who eat it often, though it is prone to overcooking.

12. OPAH

Opah is also called moonfish because of its large, round profile consisting of three types of flesh, each a different color. Two of these types of flesh cook to white.

13. OPAKAPAKA

Did you realize that besides the ruby snapper, there is also a crimson snapper? This delicious fish is usually served in filets.

14. SHUTOME

Shutome is the popular name for swordfish caught in the pristine waters surrounding Hawaii. It is a moderately lean fish with a mild yet distinct taste and an ideal texture. Also called broad-billed swordfish, broadbill, true swordfish, or, by its Hawaiian name, A’u Ku.

15. TOMBO

Tombo is the name for tuna from Hawaii that is called albacore elsewhere. The light pink flesh is the lightest and mildest in flavor of all tunas.

16. UKU

Commonly known as grey snapper or jobfish, this snapper’s popularity may be due to its summertime availability that is out of season for other snappers.