Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka)
Pristipomoides filamentosus
Also known as Hawaiian pink snapper
Culinary Profile
Crimson jobfish has a delicate flavor.
Crimson jobfish has a firm texture and can be prepared in a variety of ways from steaming smaller-sized fish to fillets for sashimi.
Crimson jobfish is a great source of lean, healthy protein and rich in vitamins.
Gastronomic Specifications
Biology & Habitat
Appearance
Crimson jobfish have skin that is slightly brown with some brighter colors when caught over hard bottoms. Their caudal fin has an orange edge. Pectoral fins are brownish or yellow. The iris is typically yellow.
Biology
Crimson jobfish reach sexual maturity around 1.8 years of age. Spawning occurs between June and December with a peak in August. Large fish reach about 20 lb and 3 feet long. They feed on shrimps, squids, and small fishes.
Where They Live
Range Crimson jobfish are distributed throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Habitat They inhabit hard bottoms at depths from 40 to 120 fathoms. Fishery Management NOAA Fisheries and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council manage crimson jobfish in the United States. Managed under Fishery Ecosystem Plans for American Samoa , Hawaii Archipelago , Mariana Archipelago , and the Pacific Remote Island Areas .
How to Buy & Source
Availability
Year-round
Source
U.S -wild caught around Hawaii and Pacific Islands Region territories.
Commercial Fishery & Harvest
Fishery: Commercial, recreational, and non-commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands encompass fishing communities, habitats, and fishing practices spread over a vast area of nearly 1.5 million square miles of federal waters. Non-commercial fishing includes sustenance, subsistence, traditional indigenous, and recreational fishing. Non-commercial fisheries in the Pacific Islands are major economic contributors to coastal communities, are socially and culturally significant, and marine resources are regularly harvested for non-profit distribution within fishing communities and portions of the catch often are sold to defray expenses. Crimson jobfish are highly prized for their quality texture and delicate taste.
Nutritional Benchmarking Across 54 Species
Where Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) ranks against the rest of the catalogue on each of USDA FoodData Central's per-100 g nutrient measures.
| Nutrient | Value | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 10.2 IU | 11 / 54 | 80% |
| Choline | 65 mg | 12 / 65 | 82% |
| Protein | 20.51 g | 22 / 111 | 80% |
| Selenium | 38.2 µg | 26 / 106 | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg | 30 / 106 | 72% |
| Omega-3 DHA | 260 mg | 46 / 104 | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 198 mg | 70 / 111 | 37% |
| Omega-3 EPA | 51 mg | 79 / 104 | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.36 mg | 96 / 111 | 14% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 98 / 111 | 12% |
Similar by Flavour: Other Delicate-Tasting Species
If you enjoy the delicate flavour profile of Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka), these other species in the catalogue will feel familiar on the palate.
Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
Small fresh herring have a more delicate flavor, while larger herring have a fuller, oilier flavor.
Atlantic Pollock
Pollachius virens
Sweet and delicate.
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
Mild, fresh, somewhat delicate flavor.
Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis
Delicate, nutty, sweet flavor.
Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger
Delicate, nutty, sweet flavor.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
Smaller coho have a delicate flavor. Fillets from larger fish have a mild taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) be cooked?
Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) has Crimson jobfish has a firm texture and can be prepared in a variety of ways from steaming smaller-sized fish to fillets for sashimi. — suited to gentle methods that preserve moisture (poaching, sous-vide, low-heat roasting) as much as high-heat techniques (grilling, searing), depending on thickness of the cut.
What is the stock status of Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka)?
The American Samoa stock is not overfished. The population level for the remaining five bottomfish complexes that contain crimson jobfish range from not overfished to unknown.
How much protein is in 100 g of Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka)?
A 100 g raw serving of Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) provides 20.51 g of protein — roughly 41% of the FDA 50 g daily value.
How big does Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) get?
reach about 20 lb and 3 feet.
Is Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) a good source of vitamin B12?
Yes — Crimson Jobfish ('Ōpakapaka) provides 3 µg of vitamin B12 per 100 g raw, which is 125% of the 2.4 µg daily value.
Sustainability Story
U.S. wild-caught crimson jobfish is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Stock Structure
There are six stocks of crimson jobfish. Because golden eye jobfish is often indistinguishable from crimson jobfish, these two stocks are contained in some stock complexes together. Crimson jobfish and golden eye jobfish are contained in stock complexes in American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Population
The American Samoa stock is not overfished. The population level for the remaining five bottomfish complexes that contain crimson jobfish range from not overfished to unknown.
Fishing Rate
Not subject to overfishing for four stocks/complexes. The overfishing status is unknown for the remaining stock two stock complexes, but catch is at recommended level.
Habitat Impacts
Bottomfish fishing operations, typically using weighted lines and baited hooks, do not have adverse impacts to the habitat.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Management
NOAA Fisheries and the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council manage crimson jobfish in the United States. Managed under Fishery Ecosystem Plans for American Samoa , Hawaii Archipelago , Mariana Archipelago , and the Pacific Remote Island Areas . Crimson jobfish is managed as part of multispecies stock complexes under these four ecosystem plans.
Data Source: NOAA Fisheries
Nutritional Profile
per 100 g raw edible portion · 21 values
Energy
Macronutrients
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Vitamins
Minerals
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV is percent of 2,000-kcal daily value for adults.
calendar_month Harvest Season
Frozen available year-round.