Item Code: KAN150

June Promo Pricing: $20.95/lb.

Add an exceptional, center-of-the-plate showstopper to your summer menu with our premium Hawaiian Kanpachi Fillets. Sourced directly from Blue Ocean Mariculture in the pristine, open-ocean waters off the Kona Coast of Hawaii, this pristine Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana) represents the absolute pinnacle of sustainable aquaculture.

The Culinary Profile: Flavor & Texture

Often compared to high-end Hamachi or Hiramasa, Hawaiian Kanpachi is a world-class, sushi-grade fish prized for its clean, rich, and remarkably buttery flavor profile.

• The Taste: Subtly sweet and clean, with a rich, savory depth driven by its natural oil content. It carries none of the strong "fishiness" sometimes associated with wild pelagic species.
• The Texture: Exceptionally firm and dense with broad, elegant flakes. Because it holds its shape beautifully under heat, it provides chefs with total versatility across raw and cooked applications.

Recipe Inspirations

Because Blue Ocean Mariculture nurtures these fish from hatch to harvest in deep-water ocean pens, they are entirely free of wild parasites and accumulated toxins. They arrive at your kitchen 100% sushi-grade and ready for raw execution, while their high fat content keeps them incredibly forgiving on the hot line.

• The Raw Bar (Crudo / Ceviche): Slice thinly for a high margin crudo. Accentuate the rich fat content with bright acids—think a yuzu-lime dressing, shaved radish, micro-cilantro, and a touch of sea salt.
• The Hot Line (Crispy Skin-On Sear): Score the skin and sear hard over high heat to render the subcutaneous fat, achieving a shatteringly crisp skin while keeping the center medium-rare. Pair with a vibrant charred scallion rice bowl and a savory, citrus-infused soy glaze.
• The Grill (Charred Skewers): Cube the dense flesh for skewers. The high oil content protects the fish from drying out over open flames, locking in moisture while absorbing a beautiful smoky char.

Key Benefits for Your Kitchen & Menu

• Zero Waste, High Yield: These 1–1.5 lb. fillets arrive ready to portion, drastically reducing back-of-house labor and maximizing plate yield.
• Year-Round Consistency: Unlike wild-caught amberjacks, mariculture ensures stable, year-round sizing, pristine fat content, and minimal seasonal fluctuations.
• The Sustainability Story: Blue Ocean Mariculture is the only open-ocean finfish farm in the United States. Their deep-water pens receive continuous, fast-flowing natural currents, ensuring low stocking density and minimal environmental footprint. They use certified sustainable, non-GMO feed with absolutely no hormones or preventative antibiotics.

Nutritional Powerhouse

Kanpachi is an incredible sell for health-conscious diners. It is packed with high-quality protein and heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), while remaining exceptionally low in saturated fats and entirely free of heavy metals like mercury.

Here is what a standard 1 lb (16 oz) trimmed fillet brings to your nutritional calculations

Secure Your June Feature Volume

For the month of June only, we are offering these high-yield, versatile 1–1.5 lb. fillets at a focused promotional price of $20.95/lb.

With summer menus shifting toward clean, refreshing, and premium seafood options, Kanpachi is the perfect feature to elevate your weekly specials or permanent summer line-up.

Ready to lock in your menu or test a sample? Please reach out directly to your dedicated Account Manager. We are standing by to assist you with menu planning, kitchen consulting, volume forecasting, or any product questions you have to get this feature seamlessly onto your line.

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