Albacore Tuna NZ Gutted Per 10kg/Fresh
Our whole NZ Albacore Tuna vary in size depending on what has landed. Buying whole allows you to process at home as desired.
NZ Albacore has a pink to white firm, thick fillets and are used in both cooking and raw fish dishes.
Fish range in size from 5kg plus.
Albacore Tuna is managed by the Ministry for Primary Industries using the New Zealand Quota Management System. Regular stocks assessment are conducted to estimate fishery stock size and numbers along with scientific studies. From these studies scientists can estimate future stock sizes and catch limits.
Albacore Tuna reflects sustainable fishing at its finest. The fish stocks are healthy, no damage to the eco-system and there is ongoing effective management of Albacore Tuna Fisheries.
Preparation: Cutlets and steaks can be cooked by grilling, barbecuing, baking, poaching or marinating. Grilled or barbecued, tunas are best seared and left rare centrally. Highlight with intense flavours such as charred capsicum, eggplant, balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressings on a bed of bitter greens and aioli, roasted garlic, and Japanese wasabi, soy and pickled ginger.
Alternatively, prepare a baked dinner of tuna, with a herbed crust to seal in the flavour and prevent it drying out.
Albacore can also be used for sashimi and is often smoked.
Shelf life: Best consumed on arrival or within 3 days of receiving product if thawed.
Shipping Time | Next Day |
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