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Orange Roughy
Alternative Names: Red Roughy, Deep Sea Perch
Monterey Bay Recommendation: Buyer beware! Orange roughy is on the "Avoid" list. Look for other seafood that's rated "Best Choice."
Uses in Cooking: Most often served baked or grilled. Can also be fried, broiled, or blackened.
Similar Fish: Cobia, Pink Grouper, Red Banded Rockfish
Description: This bright white meat has huge flakes and a firm meaty texture. The flavor is pronounced and similar to much more oily fish.
Fun Facts: Orange Roughy belong to a family of fish called slimeheads, named for slime canals distributed all over their very large heads.