Rockfish come in more than 100 species and many different shapes, sizes and color patterns. Colors vary from black and drab green to bright orange and red, and some rockfishes wear stripes or splotches. Their heads feature large eyes and thick, broad mouths that dip downward at the corners. Rockfishes are known for the bony plates on their heads and bodies, and the heavy spines on their fins.
With Rockfish, you get an intense flavor that is slightly sweet and nutty. The meat is lean and much firmer than other popular varieties of fish.
Because the oil content in rockfish is relatively low, they have a light and flaky texture.
Cook it with herbs, sauces, or spices, and your fish will take on the flavor of the ingredients very well.
