Ono Fish, Also Called Wahoo
Ono is the Hawaiian name for wahoo. It is sold fresh and frozen.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
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Look at fish markets and grocery seafood counters. Warehouse clubs sometimes carry wild ono fillets. Online seafood shops ship it frozen.
Professional insight
Fishmongers judge ono by firmness and color. Its lean flesh dries out fast if old.
- Fresh flesh is pale pink to white, never gray.
- Ask whether it was frozen at sea.
- Check the catch origin, such as Hawaii or Marshall Islands.
- Thick center loin cuts cook more evenly.
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Ono fish facts
- Common names
- Ono, wahoo
- Scientific name
- Acanthocybium solandri
- Forms sold
- Whole, fillets, steaks
Ono is a fast ocean fish related to mackerel. It is lean, firm and mild.
Storage
- Keep fresh ono at 40°F (4°C) or colder.
- Cook fresh fish within 1 to 2 days.
- Thaw frozen fish in the fridge, not on the counter.
- Do not refreeze fish thawed at room temperature.
How to use it
- Grill or pan sear steaks quickly.
- Use a marinade, since the flesh is lean.
- Try it in fish tacos or poke style bowls.
- Stop cooking once the center turns opaque.
Common questions
- Is ono the same as wahoo?
- Yes. Ono is the Hawaiian name for wahoo.
- Is ono available all year?
- Yes, fresh or frozen, though local supply varies.
- Can I eat ono raw?
- Only if the seller says it is safe for raw use.