amberjack
noun
am·ber·jack
ˈam-bər-ˌjak 
: any of several carangid fishes (genus Seriola)
especially
: a large vigorous sport fish (S. dumerili) of the western Atlantic
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The previous night’s catch—amberjack, dolphin fish, some red snapper—is being grilled fresh off the boat, with a simple mix of salt and rosemary, for the 40 guests who have paid to join the fundraiser and enjoy a delicious three-course meal in the process.
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Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The offerings will include toro, sea bream, amberjack, yellowtail, ora and salmon.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
This includes the most relevant data for fisheries managers: the number of red snapper and greater amberjack harvested and released, and the type of habitat the fish were caught from.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 14 Sep. 2023
The Back Porch takes pride in popularizing amberjack, a firm white fish seldom found on menus before the restaurant began featuring it in sandwiches.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
Maui is popular for both offshore trolling (blue and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi) and bottom fishing (snapper, amberjack, hogfish, goatfish and more).
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 May 2023
For a more contemporary take on the island’s tradition of seafood, visit L’Ottava Nota in the city’s cosmopolitan Kalsa district for ceviche or amberjack tataki, or A’Cuncuma, which offers a tasting menu that journeys through the flavors of Sicily from both the sea and the earth.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 July 2021
On a recent visit, diners were offered buri (Japanese amberjack), ankimo (monkfish liver), kegani (horsehair crab), shirako (cod milt), and sayori (Japanese halfbeak).
—William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
Most of the specimens are flown in whole from Japan; recent models have included amberjack, madai, triple tail and bonito.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022
Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
The offerings will include toro, sea bream, amberjack, yellowtail, ora and salmon.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
This includes the most relevant data for fisheries managers: the number of red snapper and greater amberjack harvested and released, and the type of habitat the fish were caught from.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 14 Sep. 2023
The Back Porch takes pride in popularizing amberjack, a firm white fish seldom found on menus before the restaurant began featuring it in sandwiches.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
Maui is popular for both offshore trolling (blue and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi) and bottom fishing (snapper, amberjack, hogfish, goatfish and more).
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 May 2023
For a more contemporary take on the island’s tradition of seafood, visit L’Ottava Nota in the city’s cosmopolitan Kalsa district for ceviche or amberjack tataki, or A’Cuncuma, which offers a tasting menu that journeys through the flavors of Sicily from both the sea and the earth.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 27 July 2021
On a recent visit, diners were offered buri (Japanese amberjack), ankimo (monkfish liver), kegani (horsehair crab), shirako (cod milt), and sayori (Japanese halfbeak).
—William Li, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2023
Most of the specimens are flown in whole from Japan; recent models have included amberjack, madai, triple tail and bonito.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022
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“Amberjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amberjack. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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