{"id":1639,"date":"2014-11-07T10:28:29","date_gmt":"2014-11-07T18:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/?p=1639"},"modified":"2014-11-07T10:28:29","modified_gmt":"2014-11-07T18:28:29","slug":"opah-lands-at-catalina-offshore-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/opah-lands-at-catalina-offshore-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Opah Lands at Catalina Offshore Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Rebecca Gardon<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Opah<\/a>Opah!<\/em> The word just screams for Greek inflection, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

Also known as moonfish, opah (Lampris guttatus<\/em>) is a rich, full-flavored fish with good fat content and a flesh color that ranges from light pink to dark red. The species has been caught incidentally in Pacific longline fisheries for years. Because opah don\u2019t swim in schools, they are typically caught one fish at a time. Fishermen once thought that this unusually colorful fish brought good luck, and would give it away as a goodwill gesture rather than sell it.<\/p>\n

If you follow us on Facebook, you\u2019ve likely seen our posts about this species. Historically, we\u2019ve only ever received a few opah at a time. Thanks to this year\u2019s El Nino \u2013 a weather event that causes prolonged warming over the Western Pacific Ocean \u2013 we\u2019re bringing in boatloads! The meaty texture of opah makes it a great alternative to tuna, and until recently it has only been available in our fish market. In our effort to bring more of our local catch to our customers outside of San Diego, we are now also selling opah online. We are offering a unique selection, from the standard fillet to more underutilized cuts. Allow us to break things down:<\/p>\n