
Large fish with pale pink flesh and a plain flavor, easy to use in cooking
What is marlin?
Marlin (swordfish, めかじき in Japanese) is a species of large fish with pale pink flesh that is eaten all around the world. It has a plain flavor, making it a perfect ingredient for a wide variety of dishes such as saute, meuniere, teriyaki, deep-fried, or even simmered in tomato sauce. The name for marlin in Japanese (kajiki maguro) actually contains the word tuna (maguro). Like tuna, it is a large, migratory fish with good meat quality, which is said to be the origin of its name. Despite that, marlin and tuna are completely separate species of fish and look totally different.


Nutrition facts
Marlin is a fish rich in high-quality protein. It is also rich in vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption, vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, potassium, which helps prevent high blood pressure by excreting excess sodium, and DHA and EPA, which improve blood flow and support healthy blood vessels. It also contains vitamin B12, which helps with the formation of red blood cells.
However, in Japan, marlin is designated as a seafood product with a relatively high mercury concentration, and pregnant women are recommended to limit their consumption to 80g at a time up to once a week.
When marlin is grilled with cheese, vitamin D catalyzes calcium absorption, allowing calcium to be absorbed more efficiently. Marlin is also a good accompaniment to calcium-rich vegetables such as komatsuna and bok choy.
Storage to prevent food loss
Remove any surface water before wrapping in plastic wrap, being careful not to allow any air inside, then store in the refrigerator or freezer. Estimated storage time is approximately 2 days if refrigerated or approximately 2 weeks if frozen. Do not return marlin to the freezer after defrosting.
Trivia
Marlin is said to be the fastest fish in the world. They swim at high speeds for long periods of time making marlin meat rather lean and rich in imida peptide which aids in fatigue recovery.
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20min
224kcal
709mg