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Uku Snapper
Alternative Names: Green Jobfish
Monterey Bay Recommendation: Good Alternative
Uses in Cooking: This underrated fish can be baked, broiled, fried, sauteed, steamed, or eaten raw.
Similar Fish: Red Snapper, Yellowtail snapper, White Seabass
Description: This firm moist fish is similar to red snapper, though it is not actually a snapper. It is more flavorful than most snappers and seabass, but is still quite versatile.
Fun Facts: There are 2 distinct populations of this fish observed in the Indian ocean. One is substantially larger than the other.