Is Dolphin fishes kosher?

Dolphin fishes is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. The Mammal Dophin (or Porpoise) is not Kosher

Does Dolphin fishes have fins and scales?

Yes. Dolphin fishes 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 Dolphin fishes sushi or sashimi?

If Dolphin fishes is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Dolphin fishes 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 Dolphin fishes 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.

Dolphin fishes

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Mahi-mahi flesh is grey-white raw and cooks to white with a clean, non-fishy flavor. It's widely eaten in the US, Caribbean, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Hawaii.

The common dolphinfish is a surface-dwelling fish found in offshore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. It's caught in the Caribbean, both coasts of the Americas, the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic off Florida and West Africa, the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea, Southeast Asia, Hawaii, and Tahiti.

Also known as

Dolphin
Dolphin Fish
Mahi
Mahi Mahi
Mahimahi
Dorado
Common dolphinfish
Lampuki

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. This is the fish mahi-mahi, with fins and scales. The mammal dolphin (or porpoise) is a different animal and is not kosher.
Scombroid (histamine) poisoning risk if it's stored improperly, causing flushed skin, headache, and cramps.
Moderate mercury, with a common guideline of six servings or fewer per month.