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RobalovsSnook

Fish · Same fish, two names

Robalo and Snook are the same fish. Different languages, different markets, one species — so a recipe calling for one works exactly as written with the other.

The one fish
Robalo, also called Robalo — whole Centropomidae fish

Snook is a prized sportfish and eating fish found in warm coastal waters from Mexico through Central America and into Brazil. It has firm, white, mild flesh with excellent flavor. In Mexico it is called robalo and is one of the most sought-after fish for grilling and baking. It is versatile — suitable for garlic preparations, grilling whole, and in tacos.

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What to ask for, by country

One species, one fishmonger’s counter at a time.

CountryCalled
🇺🇸United StatesSnook
🇬🇧United KingdomSnook
🇦🇷ArgentinaRobalo
🇲🇽MexicoRobalo
🇧🇷BrazilRobalo
🇩🇪GermanySnook

A fish you can order instead

Alaska Gold Halibut Portions from Alaska Gold Seafood

$275.00–$695.00 · Free US shipping (except Hawaii) · Alaska Gold Seafood

Robalo rarely reaches US counters; halibut is the white fillet that cooks like it

  • Line-caught Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
  • Boneless 8 oz portions
  • Individually vacuum-sealed, frozen at sea
  • 5, 10 or 20 lb box

Alaska Gold Halibut Portions

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