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Alfonsino

Latin Name: Beryx splendens

Weight: 1-1.5kg up to 2.5kg

Length: 30-50cm

Family: Alfonsino belongs to the Berycidae family, commonly known as alfonsinos or nannygai.

  • Wild Caught
  • Farmed

Location

Alfonsino is a deepwater species found around underwater seamounts and rocky features off the east coast of New Zealand and around the Chatham Islands. It is typically caught in offshore waters at depths of several hundred metres.

Sustainability

The sustainability of this New Zealand fishery is ensured by the world-leading Fisheries Act and Quota Management System (QMS). Alfonsino is managed under the QMS, which helps ensure sustainable harvest levels through catch limits, monitoring and ongoing scientific assessment. Find out what the QMS is and how it works.

 

The map shows the quota management areas (QMAs) relevant to this fishery. Source: Fisheries New Zealand (MPI) NABIS spatial data.

Fishing Methods

Fishing Methods

Trawl Trawl

Fishing Season

  • JAN

  • FEB

  • MAR

  • APR

  • MAY

  • JUN

  • JUL

  • AUG

  • SEP

  • OCT

  • NOV

  • DEC

Peak Season
Off Season

Nutrition

Source: Biotin (vitamin B7), Iodine, Phosphorus, Potassium

Good Source: Niacin (vitamin B3), vitamin B12, vitamin D, Selenium, Omega-3 fatty acids

Seafood is a highly nutritious food and is a great source of protein. Many species are low in saturated fat and a number of them are a good source of Omega 3.

Did you know?

Despite living in deep offshore waters, alfonsino is highly regarded for its rich flavour and is sought after by seafood lovers around the world.

Cooking Tips

Alfonsino has firm white flesh and a naturally high oil content, giving it a rich flavour and moist texture when cooked. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of cooking methods.

Try it:

• Baked
• Grilled
• Barbecued
• Pan-fried
• Smoked

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