Where Does Tilefish Come from?

The colorful tilefish, known as the “clown of the sea,” may look like a tropical species, but it is found from Florida to as far north as Nova Scotia. Tilefish inhabit a narrow stretch of ocean floor in a band of warm water along the upper reaches of the continental slope.

Is tilefish safe to eat?

Atlantic tilefish, a tasty predator found from New England to the Gulf of Mexico, is now considered safe to eat in moderation, the S.C. ... DHEC previously had said it was risky to eat any tilefish from the state's coastal waters because of toxic mercury pollution.

What is tilefish similar to?

Tilefish has a mild flavor, similar to lobster or crab. Almost all tilefish is sold fresh.