Halibut
Halibut, a prized flatfish, is significant for the UK and Irish seafood industry. Both Atlantic and Pacific species are imported, with some wild Atlantic Halibut caught in deeper northern waters and aquaculture developing.
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Seasonality
Wild Atlantic Halibut is typically available year-round, with peak landings often in summer and autumn. Farmed Halibut offers consistent supply throughout the year.
Sustainability
Wild Atlantic Halibut stock health varies; buyers should seek MSC-certified or responsibly managed sources. Farmed Halibut can offer a more sustainable option.
Culinary Uses
Highly versatile, Halibut is prized for its firm, white flesh. It's excellent grilled, roasted, pan-fried, or steamed, popular in high-end UK restaurants and fishmongers.
UK & Ireland Industry
Key landing ports for Halibut include Peterhead and Scrabster. It's a high-value species, with significant trade volumes in both fresh and frozen forms across the UK and Ireland.
Isle of Gigha, Argyll
Scotland's only halibut farm, producing premium Scottish halibut in the clear waters off the Isle of Gigha.
London, Greater London
Wholesale suppliers of a comprehensive range of fish and seafood including Alaskan Pollock, Atlantic Cod, Pacific Cod, Hake, Dogfish, Eels, Greenland Halibut, Alaskan Halibut, Pacific Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Squid, Flounder, Dabs, Witch, Plaice, Shrimp, Whelk, Crab, Scallops, Pangasius, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack, Mahi Mahi, Sprats, Oilfish, Swordfish, Shark, Langoustines, Atlantic Mackerel, Pacific Mackerel, Sardines, Cooked and Peeled Prawns, Sea Bass, Tilapia, Blue Runners, Grouper.
London, Greater London
Professional purveyor of top quality frozen seafood raw material - mackerel, red fish, halibut, lump fish, shrimp.
Birmingham, West Midlands
Wholesale suppliers of white fish, cod, haddock, black sea bream, coley, Dover sole, gurnard, grey mullet, hake, halibut, dog fish, john dory, lemon sole, monk fish, red mullet, plaice, red sea bream, skate, turbot, whiting, herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, sea trout, trout, marlin, tuna, swordfish, shark, snapper, tilapia, cockles, mussels, brown crab, spider crab, langoustine, lobster, rock lobster, mussels, octopus, oysters, prawns, scallop, shrimp, squid, whelk and smoked fish products.