Southern Blue Whiting from New Zealand is a healthy, low-fat white fish that’s an excellent seafood solution. Its delicate texture and mild flavor offer endless culinary potential, while satisfying restaurant value and convenience.

Southern Sourcing

These versatile fish are found in the cold sub-Antarctic waters off the south Chatham Rise, to the east of New Zealand, and harvested from August to September. They are slender with a moderately rounded body and gather near the seabed during the day, rising up through the water column at night to feed on plankton. The mild flavor and flaky texture of the blue whiting is applicable for creating a range of dishes. For example, serve a classic fish n’ chips meal or a delicately seasoned fillet on a bed of rice in a Mediterranean Bowl.

Fish Facts

Featuring this fish can save operators approximately 40% compared to similar cuts of cod. This is helpful for the unique balancing act that restaurants are tasked with to manage costs and offer great meals at reasonable price points for guests. Empire’s Treasure® Southern Blue Whiting is suitable for use in a wide variety of cuisines and dishes. Try it in a wrap, taco, bowl, sandwich or with a lovely plated meal with your choice of vegetables and rice.

Both Empire’s Treasure Shipyard Beer Battered Southern Blue Whiting and Southern Blue Whiting Fillet portions are wild-caught from MSC-certified sustainable fisheries. Ensuring responsible sourcing is crucial to supporting the health of the planet as well as the proliferation of the whiting species in the future.

Dive Into Recipe Inspiration

• Crispy Fish Mexicali Bowl - Crispy beer battered whiting is packed atop a bed of cilantro lime rice with shredded lettuce, black beans, crispy tortillas, and a sweet and spicy pineapple habanero salsa.
• Baja Battered Whiting Tacos - Beer battered whiting is cut into strips and packed inside warm flour tortillas, topped with a charred corn pico de gallo and liberally drizzled with a cool lime crema.
• Sweet Chili Crisp Whiting with Thai Salad - Crispy fried strips of whiting are generously drizzled with a chili crisp-infused, sweet Thai sauce and served with a fresh salad of shaved vegetables and quinoa.