Fresh farmed amberjack fillet sold by the pound, available at Costco's seafood counter. Amberjack (also known as Yellowtail Kingfish) belongs to the Carangidae family and is prized for its pale pink flesh, firm large flakes, and mildly sweet flavor. Farmed amberjack is widely regarded as superior in quality to wild-caught varieties, offering higher fat content, a firmer texture, and a cleaner taste.

This versatile fish is suitable for a wide range of cooking preparations including grilling, baking, broiling, sautéing, steaming, poaching, deep-frying, smoking, and raw preparations such as sushi and sashimi. Farmed amberjack is free from the parasite tendencies associated with wild-caught fish, making it an especially clean, safe choice for preparations like sashimi and crudo. It is also sold under alternate names such as Yellowtail, Hamachi, Hiramasa, and Kanpachi depending on the species and preparation context.