BUTTERFISH
Also known as: American butterfish, Atlantic butterfish, Dollarfish, Butters, Shiner, Skipjack, Sheepshead, Harvestfish
Peprilus triacanthus
Availability
Year-round.
TAste/Texture
Fatty, oily, and delicious.
Source
US wild-caught from Maine to South Carolina. In NY, primarily landed in Montauk.
Health Benefits
Butterfish is a good source of niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, protein, vitamin B12, and selenium.
