Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish)

Introduction

If you’re at all a fan of quality seafood, you’ve most likely eaten mahi mahi – amloshk fish. There’s even a good chance you may have ordered it under a totally different name, and not even realized it. It’s a fish of many names, and even more culinary uses, but what exactly is mahi mahi – Amloshk Fish?

They are among the fastest swimmers in the sea. The word mahi-mahi Fish comes from the Hawaiian name for the fish, meaning “strong”. A powerful fish, Mahi Mahi Fish quickly and deftly swims through all the warm waters of the world, from the Caribbean to the Pacific Ocean.

Apart from being a beautiful fish, Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is among the top fish used commercially at restaurants and events because of its cooking versatility.

Flavor Profile

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) has lean flesh with a mild, sweet flavor profile, moderately firm texture, and large, moist flakes. The skin is thick and should therefore be removed before cooking. Fresh Mahi Mahi Fish has translucent pinkish flesh and a bright red bloodline. If the bloodline is brownish or dull then the fish is old

Nomenclature

• English Name: Mahi Mahi, Dorado
• Local Name: Aab-Rose, Amrusk, Amroos & Amloshk
• Scientific Name: Coryphaena hippurus

Habitat

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Pelagic, inhabiting open waters but also approaching the coast.

Catching Method

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines & Line Gears.

Physical Attributes

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) has Scales on the body. A single dorsal fin extending from above eye almost to caudal fin with 58–66 rays, pectoral fins more than 1/2 of head length, caudal fin deeply forked.

Color

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is brilliant metallic blue-green when alive, fading after death to grey with a green tinge, sides are silvery with a golden sheen and rows of dark spots or golden blotches, dorsal and anal fins black, the latter with a white edge.

Size

On average, the Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) size range is 3 kg to 7 kg per fish. However, Other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is preferred for Boneless Fillets, Boneless Biscuits, and Boneless Fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

•  Whole: 100%
•  Gutted: 75%
•  Headless and Gutted: 65%
•  Slices: 60%
•  Boneless: 47%

Cooking Preferences

Mahi Mahi (Amloshk Fish) is preferred to Grill, BBQ, Fry, Steam, and Bake

Health Benefits

• Heart friendly
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Improves Immune System
• Improves Skin and Hair health