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halibut

Any of a group of large flatfishes found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The largest of the flatfishes, they may grow up to 2 m/6 ft in length and weigh 90–135 kg/200–300 lb. They are a very dark mottled brown or green above and pure white on the underside. The Atlantic halibut (H. hippoglossus) is caught offshore at depths from 180 m/600 ft to 730 m/2,400 ft. (Genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae.)



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Among the choices will be items like heirloom tomato salad ($12), pan-roasted Alaskan halibut onion soubise, baby artichokes and verjus ($14), filet Oscar with king crab, asparagus and hollandaise ($19) and hazelnut souffle ($6).
But that tasty bass, also known as Patagonian tooth fish, soon will be an Alaskan halibut in disguise.
One of my favorite dishes takes Alaskan halibut mingled with Italian garlic, Thai chili, and peanut sauce wrapped in a whole-wheat tortilla with a side order of mixed greens using cilantro and romaine covered with honey Dijon dressing.
 
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