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Atlantic Wahoo
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Atlantic wahoo is the same Acanthocybium solandri from Atlantic and Caribbean waters—firm, sweet, fine-flaked flesh sold into Florida, island, and export markets. It is a prize of winter and spring offshore runs in some regions. Eating quality matches Pacific fish when handling is equal. Blacken lightly, grill, or broil with lime. Atlantic wahoo is lean enough to need attention at the grill. Whole fish are long and slender; loins and steaks are the usual retail cuts.
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Caribbean fishers took Atlantic wahoo as a valued food fish.
Florida sport and commercial trips landed Atlantic wahoo for markets.
Atlantic wahoo appeared more often on East Coast restaurant menus.
Seasonal Atlantic wahoo runs still excite coastal seafood buyers.