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Nordic Catch

Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.5 LBS)

Name: Wild Bigeye Tuna Saku Block, AAA Grade (1.5 LBS)
Brand: Nordic Catch
SKU: NCSL521
Price: 39.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$39.00

$1.50 oz

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Sushi-Grade seafood, perfect for sashimi or poke!
Highly sustainable option, see product description!
Saku and poke cubes can be frozen for up to 6 months!

Quantity

Premium AAA Bigeye Tuna Saku Block – Sashimi Grade Quality at Home

Enjoy restaurant-quality sushi at home with our AAA Bigeye Tuna Saku Block. Cut from the best part of the loin, each saku is firm, meaty, and clean-tasting, ideal for sushi, sashimi, tataki, and poke.

Flavor, Texture & Quality

Grade: AAA, sashimi-grade

Texture: Firm, lean, and clean-grained for easy slicing

Flavor: Rich, meaty tuna taste without a strong “fishy” note

Hand-trimmed into uniform saku blocks for consistent slices, this tuna is perfect for home chefs who want high-end sushi-bar results.

Perfect For

Hand-cut sashimi and nigiri sushi

Poke bowls and chirashi

Lightly seared tataki

Gourmet tuna steaks and appetizers

One block goes a long way and makes plating clean, sharp, and photo-ready.

Bigeye vs. Yellowfin Tuna

Both Bigeye and Yellowfin are popular for sushi and poke, but Bigeye shines when you want a richer, more premium experience.

Richer flavor: Bigeye typically has a deeper, meatier taste, while Yellowfin is milder and lighter on the palate.

More marbling: Bigeye often carries slightly higher fat content, giving it a silkier, more luxurious texture compared to leaner Yellowfin.

Color & presentation: Bigeye tends to have a deeper red color, ideal for sashimi and nigiri that need to stand out visually.

Best use case: If you want elevated sushi-bar quality at home, Bigeye AAA is a step up from standard Yellowfin tuna loins.

Portion per pack

Each saku block can range from 22-28oz, but typically averages 24oz.
Saku block is boneless and skinless.

Grading

AAA Grade for color and clarity, and a firm texture.
Thaw slowly for best texture! Recommended to thaw under refrigeration for 8 hours, or under ice water for 1-2 hours.

Certification

Sourced from fisheries rated ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.

Download report here!

Cooking tips

Handling, Thawing & Serving
Keep frozen until ready to use

For best texture, thaw slowly in the refrigerator (overnight)

Pat dry before slicing for clean cuts

Use a sharp knife to slice across the grain for sashimi or cubes for poke

Once thawed, treat as fresh and consume promptly for best quality.