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Hiramasa Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

Buttery, rich flesh — exceptional raw, brilliant on the grill.

Year-round (farmed); wild summer–autumn

Line drawing of Hiramasa Yellowtail Kingfish
Commercial methods

From boat to bench

Yellowtail kingfish are line-caught wild from reefs and headlands, and farmed in deep, fast-flowing ocean pens off South Australia. Both are individually handled, ike-jime killed and brine-chilled to maintain sashimi-grade quality.

Health benefit

High in omega-3s and protein, with selenium for thyroid and immune health.

Easy Recipe

Kingfish Crudo with Lime & Chilli

Serves 4·10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300g sashimi-grade kingfish loin
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 long red chilli, sliced
  • Good olive oil, sea salt
  • Coriander leaves

Method

  1. 01Slice the kingfish across the grain into thin pieces.
  2. 02Lay flat on a chilled plate.
  3. 03Spoon over lime juice, scatter chilli and coriander.
  4. 04Finish with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

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