Atlantic Wolffish

Atlantic wolffish is a large, bottom-dwelling fish found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. With its powerful jaws and prominent teeth — used for crushing sea urchins, crabs, and shellfish — it has a striking appearance, but the flesh is excellent eating. It is white, firm, and almost meaty in texture, with a clean, mildly sweet flavour.

Wolffish’s dense flesh makes it particularly good for grilling, pan-searing, and baking, as it holds together well and doesn’t flake apart easily. It works nicely in fish curries, fish cakes, and chowders. The lack of small bones makes it easy to prepare and eat.

Atlantic wolffish is uncommon in Australian markets, but when available — typically as frozen fillets — it is worth trying. Its firm texture is comparable to local species like blue-eye trevalla or hapuku.