$ · lifting and turning delicate fish fillets
OXO Good Grips Little Fish Turner
Sliding beneath fillets and turning them with less tearing than a thick spatula.
Robalo in English is Snook. It belongs to the Centropomidae family; the names below show how the same fish is sold across international markets.
Also called
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇩🇪Snook
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.
Useful gear for preparing fish
$$ · filleting, skinning, and trimming whole fish
Victorinox Fibrox 8-Inch Flexible Fillet Knife
Following the bones and contours of whole fish with a narrow, flexible blade.
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Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Snook | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Snook | |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Robaloprimary | One of the most prized fish in Mexico — popular grilled, baked, or in garlic sauce |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Robalo | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Robalo | Important in Brazilian coastal cuisine, particularly in the northeast |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Robalo | Caribbean and Atlantic species; sold under the Spanish/Portuguese loanword in Italy when imported. |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Snook | English/American loanword; not native to German waters. |
