Ruby Snapper
Ruby snapper with its firm, white flesh is moist and tender making the ruby snapper one of the finest tasting fish in our oceans. Most of the ruby snapper caught off the Hawaiian Islands range in size from 1 to 18 pounds. Ruby snapper caught in the South Pacific are often larger. A good Ruby snapper, caught during the winter months because it has a higher fat content than those caught in the summer.
It is reddish to pinkish, with a whitish belly, red margins on the dorsal fins, and a red margin on the caudal fin with a white tip on the lower lobe. Ruby snapper has a delicate flavor which is enjoyed when served raw, (sashimi style) or when baked, steamed, or prepared in a host of other ways.
Ruby Snapper Natural Cut
Cut the meat from the complete side of the fish just below the gills to the tail, which is cut from the spine and released in one piece. This is a versatile piece and is used in most general recipes. This method of cutting can be done for any fish either round or flat. These fish pieces can be seasoned, marinated, roasted, fried and sauteed.