Premium Wild-Caught Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus Thynnus) – Deep Red, Fleshy Meat – 1kg to 200kg – Sustainable Seafood – Wildfischfang

Indulge in the Rich, Tender Flavor of Wild-Caught Bluefin Tuna!

Experience the high-quality, deep red flesh of wild-caught Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), known for its tender and noble texture. With a robust and slightly metallic taste, Bluefin Tuna is prized for its fleshy and protein-rich meat, making it a delicacy in fine dining and a favorite among sushi lovers. Whether enjoyed raw as sashimi, medium-rare grilled, or as a steak, Bluefin Tuna offers a luxurious dining experience that’s perfect for any occasion.

Key Features, Highlights & Product Specifications:

✅ Happen: Fresh, wild-caught Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), sourced from sustainable fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic, primarily off the coasts of Italy, Spain, and Croatia.

✅ Fang: Caught exclusively by licensed boats using purse seine fishing and longlines, ensuring a regulated catch with strict quotas.

✅ Wild Catch: 100% wild-caught Bluefin Tuna, offering high-quality, deep red, tender meat that is rich in fat and protein.

✅ Taste: Robust, slightly metallic, with a very aromatic flavor. Bluefin Tuna is particularly appreciated when served raw as sashimi, though it loses some of its intensity when cooked.

✅ Meat: Dark red to deep red, firm in structure, and very rich in fat and protein. Its texture is similar to beef steak, making it perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or preparing as steaks.

✅ Preparation: Ideal for sashimi, carpaccio, pan-fried (rare to medium), grilled, or marinated. It is also a popular choice in sushi and fine dining.

✅ Health: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and protein. Due to its mercury content, it is recommended to consume in moderation.

✅ Size & Weight: Can grow to over 2 meters in length and weigh over 200 kg. Commercially available specimens typically weigh between 1kg to 5kg.

✅ Popularity: Highly prized in fine dining, especially among sushi lovers and in Mediterranean cuisine. It’s considered the "king of the Mediterranean".

✅ Special Features: Known for its high-speed migratory nature (up to 70 km/h), Bluefin Tuna is one of the most migratory and powerful fish in the Mediterranean.

✅ Price: CHF 35.– to CHF 550.– per kg, depending on quality, season, and freshness. Top pieces may cost significantly more.

✅ Wild Caught: Exclusively wild-caught Bluefin Tuna, ensuring the highest quality and most natural flavor.

✅ Sustainability: Bluefin Tuna stocks were severely overfished, but strictly regulated quotas and conservation measures have allowed for a visible population recovery. It’s important to source from sustainable fisheries that adhere to regulated quotas.

✅ Foundability: Available exclusively at Wildfischfang, your trusted source for premium wild-caught seafood.

✅ Fishing Methods: Caught using eco-friendly methods such as purse seine fishing and longlines, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maintaining sustainability.

✅ Countries of Origin: Found in the Mediterranean Sea, the eastern Atlantic, and North Sea, particularly off the coasts of Italy, Spain, and Croatia.

✅ Popular Preparation Methods: Ideal for sashimi, grilling, pan-frying, and in gourmet steaks. Also enjoyed raw or marinated in Mediterranean-style dishes.

✅ Delicacy Status: A luxurious delicacy, Bluefin Tuna is highly sought after by gourmets and sushi enthusiasts for its flavor and textural quality.