Greenland Halibut - Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Greenland halibut is an Arctic fish that is not found in water warmer than 4°C. It is similar to Atlantic halibut, but its blind side is a little lighter than its eyed side.
J/cut, N/cut
Vertical frozen in blocks, random block weight, packed in bags, trawl/longline.
Sizes:
0,5-1,0 kg
1,0-2,0 kg
2,0-3,0 kg
3,0-5,0 kg
5,0 kg +
Heads J/cut, tails, w/r
Vertical frozen in blocks, random block weight, packed in bags, trawl/longline.
Sizes heads:
300 g-
300 g+
400 g-
400 g+
500 g-
500 g+
Size tails:
Mix
Size w/r:
400-700 g
700-1000 g
The fish / fishery
Greenland halibut consumes fish, squid and crustaceans and is famous for its ability to migrate for long distances.
Most of the fishing for Greenland halibut takes place along the edge of the continental shelf as far north as the island of Prins Karls Forland in the Svalbard archipelago.
The stock has remained at a low level during the last 15 years, but is slowly starting to pick up again. Commercial fishing is subject to strict regulations in an attempt to increase the Norwegian stock.
Fishing methods
Bottom trawling, long lines, nets.
Use
Sold mostly smoked, whole and sliced. Smoked Greenland halibut is best suited for poaching or dishes baked in the oven. In Norway it is usually served with a light sauce and boiled vegetables.
Source
Norges Sjømatråd / Norwegian Seafood Council