Wahoo
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About

A tropical fish with dark blue coloring. Also known as Ono, commonly known as wahoo. Ono, in Hawaiian, means delicious or very good.
The name "Wahoo" is thought to be an english dervitive of "Oahu" as large numbers of this fish were first noticed there. Ono rarely school, but groups may be found around fish buoys. Ono may grow to more than 100 pounds in round weight, but the usual size of the fish caught in Hawaii is 8 to 30 pounds in round weight.
Ono flesh is whiter, flakier, and has a more delicate texture than the meat of other fast-swimming, pelagic species. Although ono may make oceanic migrations as far as those of tuna and marlin, it contains less of the strong-tasting "blood meat" muscle that the latter species use for long-distance swimming.
The fillets of the Ono are white and firm. It is best served grilled, sauteed, baked, broiled, raw in ceviche or sashimi.

Information
Other names: Wahoo, King Mackerel, Ono
Translations: ニレの木, الواهو, 와후, Вахоо, Tenggiri laki, Вахо, 瓦胡, Уахоо


Tasting Notes
Mouthfeel: Rich, Meaty, Firm
Food complements: Pineapple, Yuzu paste, Passionfruit, Beurre blanc, Lime, Rice, Coconut, Curry
Wine complements: Sparkling rose, Vinho verde, White zinfandel
Beverage complements: Iced hibiscus tea with lime, Sparkling water with lime
Substitutes: Opah, Halibut


Selecting and Buying
Choosing: Look for firm white meat with vibrant color
Buying: Look for fresh or flash frozen fish. 


Preparation and Use
Wahoo or Ono is best lightly and simply grilled or served ceviche or sashimi style.  With this fish, simple is better, complicated the sauce, but not the fish.