Frozen Gurnard fillet

Red Gurnard, or Pūwhaiau, is the most common of the Gurnard species found in New Zealand waters.

Widespread around New Zealand, Red Gurnard are found on sandy shell seabeds to a depth of approximately 180 metres and are caught all year round. Nicknamed ‘Carrots’ for their bright orangey-red colour, they have large pectoral fins that open up like wings and 'feeler feet' that stir up the sea floor to release food.

Gurnard has a lovely small, sweet and succulent white flake with a low oil content. Our Gurnard Fillets are relatively delicate, so lend themselves perfectly to quick cooking methods. Dust in a little flour, pat off the excess, then sauté in a little oil, finishing with a dab of butter and a simple squeeze of lemon juice.