Make our chef-inspired Citrus Pan-Seared Yellowtail with peach and cucumber—clean, regenerative, sushi-grade seafood tested to the Seatopia Standard™. Seatopia Yellowtail comes from The Kingfish Company who produces sushi-grade Dutch Yellowtail in a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system on the coast of the Netherlands. Grown without antibiotics, hormones, or environmental discharge, their yellowtail is renowned for its clean, buttery flavor, firm texture, and versatility in the kitchen. Whether lightly cured, gently grilled, or served raw, this fish delivers a sublime eating experience with every bite. Raised in controlled, land-based systems powered by renewable energy, Kingfish is setting a global standard for clean, climate-smart seafood production—backed by chefs, trusted by sustainability leaders, and loved by seafood connoisseurs around the world.

Yellowtail that meets the Seatopia Standard

We lab test our seafood and provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis for every product which quantifies nutrient density, and that your Yellowtail is mercury safe and free from detectable microplastics. Our Yellowtail has been tested by Light Labs to ensure it meets the Seatopia Standard.

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Learn more about Yellowtail, one of our favorite sushi grade seafood selections

What is yellowtail fish?

“Yellowtail” is a common name that refers to several species of amberjack fish in the Seriola genus. These fish are known for their firm texture, rich flavor, and signature yellow stripe or tail.

Is yellowtail the same as hamachi?

Almost! Hamachi is the Japanese name for Seriola quinqueradiata, also called Japanese yellowtail. It’s typically a younger fish (harvested at ~10–15 lbs) with a buttery, delicate flavor—often used in sushi.

What’s Dutch yellowtail or California yellowtail?

Dutch yellowtail – also Seriola lalandi, sustainably farmed in the Netherlands under pristine conditions. Seatopia sources this variety—it’s clean, regenerative, and sushi-grade.
California yellowtailSeriola dorsalis, a wild Pacific species found off the U.S. West Coast, often used in poke or grilled dishes.

Which yellowtail is best for sushi?

The best sushi-grade yellowtail comes from clean, low-density farms like those partnered with Seatopia—where fish are raised without antibiotics or pollutants and lab-tested for mercury and microplastics.