{"product_id":"frozen-pacific-whiting-hake-hgt-5-or-10-lb","title":"Frozen Pacific Whiting (Hake) — HGT, 5 or 10 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen fish, shipped with dry ice. Shipping options are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacific Whiting (Pacific Hake)\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMerluccius productus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a wild-caught West Coast whitefish valued for its mild flavor, delicate texture, and excellent value. Our Pacific Whiting is sold \u003cstrong\u003eheaded, gutted, and tailed (HGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e and frozen to preserve quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Whiting \/ Pacific Hake (\u003cem\u003eMerluccius productus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headed, gutted, and tailed (HGT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lb and 10 lb orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Ocean, West Coast of North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacific Whiting has a clean, mild flavor with a delicate, soft-flaking texture. It is more tender than many firmer whitefish, so shorter cooking times and gentle handling usually give the best results. It works well baked, pan-fried, broiled, in fish tacos, soups, fish cakes, and other everyday whitefish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prepare Pacific Whiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw in the refrigerator before preparation. Because this product is HGT rather than a ready-cut fillet, portion or fillet the fish as desired before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Season with lemon, herbs, and olive oil and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan-fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portion or fillet, pat dry, season, and cook quickly over medium-high heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush with oil or butter and monitor closely because the delicate flesh cooks quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish tacos or fish cakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook first, then flake the meat and remove any remaining bones before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood-safety note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook finfish to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep frozen at 0°F (-18°C) or below until ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw safely in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter thawing, keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below and use promptly, ideally within 1–2 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best eating quality, avoid unnecessary thawing and refreezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen seafood product and is packed for cold-chain delivery. Shipping options are shown at checkout. For current packing methods, delivery schedules, and shipping policies, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalseafoods.com\/pages\/shipping\" title=\"Global Seafoods Shipping Information\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" title=\"Pacific Whiting Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bA1BNtlGKuQ\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearn More About Pacific Whiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalseafoods.com\/blogs\/news\/pacific-whiting\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacific Whiting (Pacific Hake): Complete West Coast Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalseafoods.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-the-best-pacific-whiting-for-your-next-meal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Buy Pacific Whiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalseafoods.com\/blogs\/recipes\/the-secret-to-cooking-perfect-pacific-whiting-every-time\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Cook Pacific Whiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalseafoods.com\/blogs\/news\/pacific-whiting-nutrition-what-you-need-to-know\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacific Whiting Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePacific Whiting FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Pacific Whiting the same as Pacific Hake?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Pacific Whiting and Pacific Hake are common names for \u003cem\u003eMerluccius productus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Pacific Whiting taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a mild, clean flavor and delicate texture that works well with simple seasonings as well as stronger sauces and marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this product filleted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This product is sold HGT—headed, gutted, and tailed. It can be portioned or filleted after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I thaw it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThaw the fish in the refrigerator and keep it refrigerated until cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Pacific Whiting different from cod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are mild whitefish, but Pacific Whiting generally has a softer, more delicate texture. For that reason, it benefits from careful handling and relatively quick cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinal Sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of seafood, all sales are final. Returns and refunds are not available. Please review the product and shipping details before ordering. If your order arrives damaged or there is a problem, contact us promptly with photos so we can review it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003eFish collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-fish\"\u003eFrozen Fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompare White Fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whitefish\"\u003eWhite Fish collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare species and cuts, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\"\u003eFish catalog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Seafoods North America","offers":[{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":52984225399095,"sku":"PWS5","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pounds","offer_id":52984225431863,"sku":"PH10","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nutrimentboutique.com\/products\/frozen-pacific-whiting-hake-hgt-5-or-10-lb","provider":"NutrimentBoutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}