Is Snapper blue kosher?

Snapper blue is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Snapper blue have fins and scales?

Yes. Snapper blue has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Snapper blue sushi or sashimi?

If Snapper blue is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Snapper blue sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Snapper blue is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Snapper blue

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Snapper blues are young bluefish, and the small ones are usually fried since they're less oily than adults. Bluefish goes rancid fast, so plan to cook it the day you buy it. Pickling in vinegar is another traditional approach.

This is the juvenile bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix, a pelagic fish of temperate and subtropical waters worldwide except the northern Pacific. Young fish school in large bays and estuaries along the U.S. East Coast, where they're a favorite of pier and surf anglers.

Also known as

Bluefish
Tailor
Elf

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Bluefish have fins and scales.
Bluefish carries about 0.4 ppm mercury on average. The FDA advises young children and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to limit it.