The largest of the 昀氀at昀椀sh. Halibut have been known to grow as large as 300kg and 4m long in deeper waters. This is a highly esteemed and very tasty 昀椀sh, with creamy white, 昀椀rm meaty 昀氀esh. It has a compressed oval body with a large mouth. The dark, eye side is a greenishdark brown and the blind side is pure white. Smaller 昀椀sh (1 to 3kg) are known as ‘baby’ or ‘chick’ halibut, and tend to be found in shallower waters. The better quality 昀椀sh are usually caught by line, so the catch is limited, making them more expensive.

The larger 昀椀sh range in size from 3kg to 70kg. As well as being found in the Paci昀椀c, North Atlantic and the North Sea, Halibut is now also being successfully farmed, ensuring this exquisite, nutritious species is available year-round. Not to be confused with Mock, Black or Greenland Halibut, all names for an inferior species (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides), it is easily identi昀椀ed, dark brown on both sides and with a slightly gelatinous texture.

The best way to cook Halibut is to poach it either in a good 昀椀sh stock or white wine, with cooking liquors then used as a base for some superb sauces (delicate