Rosefish is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Rosefish have fins and scales?

Yes. Rosefish 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 Rosefish sushi or sashimi?

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

Rosefish

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Rosefish, sold as ocean perch, is a mild, lean white fish, almost always sold filleted and often frozen. The fillets are good baked, broiled, or fried.

The rosefish, Sebastes norvegicus, is a large deep-water rockfish of the North Atlantic, from the North Sea north along Norway to Spitsbergen. Juveniles live in fjords and bays, adults offshore at depths of 100 to 1,000 meters.

Also known as

Golden redfish
Ocean perch
Norway haddock
Redfish

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. Rosefish have fins and scales.
Like other scorpionfish relatives, it has sharp, venomous spines, so handle it carefully. That's a handling hazard, not a kosher issue.