Sierra
Kosher
Has fins and scales
Fins
Yes
Scales
Yes
Description
Pacific sierra is a popular eating fish in Mexico, where it's a classic base for ceviche and is also grilled or pan-fried. It's a Spanish mackerel, so the flesh is rich and full-flavored.
The Pacific sierra, Scomberomorus sierra, is a Spanish mackerel of the eastern Pacific, ranging from southern California to Chile. Like other mackerel, it's a fast schooling fish caught along the coast.
Also known as
- Mexican sierra
- Pacific sierra
Kosher Sierra in foreign languages
| Hebrew | שרשרת הרים |
| Arabic | سلسلة جبال |
| Spanish | Sierra |
| Portuguese | Serra |
| French | Massif de montagnes |
| Italian | catena montuosa |
| German | Gebirgszug |
| Russian | Гряда |
| Chinese | 山链 |
Warnings & Kosher Issues
- Kosher. Mackerel have fins and scales.
- As an oily mackerel, it can cause scombroid (histamine) poisoning if it isn't kept cold after the catch.