Halibut,Atlantic,Pacific,facts
Halibut (Atlantic and Pacific) cooked
- Halibut is a species of flatfish and the Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the world.
- Atlantic halibut resides between Europe and North America, while Pacific halibut resides between Asia and North America.
- Halibut is an excellent source of selenium, niacin, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Halibut is high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, copper, potassium, and manganese.
- Some concerns of consuming halibut are its mercury, purine, and sodium levels.
- Once thawed, halibut should be consumed within two days and should not be refrozen.