Wahoo
scientific name: Acanthocybium solandri
Other names: ono, oahu fish, Pacific kingfish, ocean barracuda.
Wahoo is a close relative of the king mackerel. Unlike true mackerel, wahoo rarely school, but groups may be found around fish aggregation buoys. Surface catches indicate that wahoo associate with banks, pinnacles, and flotsam. However, longline catches suggest that this species is also widely distributed in the open ocean. Wahoo may grow to more than 100 pounds in round weight, but the usual size of the fish caught is 8 to 30 pounds in round weight.
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3.5 oz (100g) raw edible portion
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Calories 167
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Total Fat 9.36g
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Saturated Fat 2.444g
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Cholesterol 64mg
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Sodium 78mg
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Carbohydrates 0g
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Protein 19.32g
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Selenium 39mcg
Interesting Fact
The speed, size, and predatory feeding habits of wahoo make them a prized sport fish in many parts of the world.
Alternatives
Mahi-mahi is a suitable alternative to wahoo.
Source
Wahoo is a tropical species found in Australia from Rottnest Island in WA around the Northern territory and Queensland, south to Montague Island in NSW. Unlike the mackerels, wahoo is a solitary species, with groups of five or more fish rarely found in the one location.
Harvest Method
Wahoo is caught by trollers as well as longline gear. Sport fishermen use light-tackle gear.
Harvest Season
Wahoo is found worldwide in tropical and subtropical coastal waters and available year-round.
Flavor
Wahoo has a slightly sweet flavor.
Texture
Meat is very firm, white, and flaky.
Preparation
Wahoo is best broiled, grilled, sautéed, or smoked.
Quality Control
The first external evidence of deterioration in a whole wahoo is discoloration of the skin around the head and gill plates and a general softening of the flesh. In a dressed fish, discoloration of the flesh exposed around the collarbone would indicate a loss of quality. Poor quality fillets have opaque, milky flesh, or they may be cracked.
Market Segments
Wahoo is appropriate in the casual dining, fine dining, hotel, and resort/club segments of the market.