Barramundi Seabas (Daangri)

1,800.00

Also known as Asian Sea Bass and Bhetki, it’s a secret superstar. The barramundi is one of Pakistan’s tastiest fish. It is also well known overseas and graces tables of top restaurants around the world. Barramundi yield attractive, boned-out fillets that can be served whole or as cutlets. The large flakes provide good-sized portions and the firm texture makes it a versatile fish to work with.

The size you get: Approx 2 to 5 kg per fish.

Note: All our prices and billings are based on the pre-cleaning/cutting weight of the seafood. The net weight at the time of delivery will be dependent on the type of cleaning you choose.

SKU: N/A Category: Salt Water Fresh Fish

Introduction

Also known as Asian Sea Bass and Bhetki – Daangri, it’s a secret superstar. The barramundi -Bhetki (Daangri) is one of Pakistan’s tastiest fish. It is also well known overseas and graces tables of top restaurants around the world. Barramundi yield attractive, boned-out fillets that can be served whole or as cutlets. The large flakes provide good-sized portions and the firm texture makes it a versatile fish to work with.

Flavor Profile

Barramundi has flesh which is a pearly pink when raw and white when cooked. It has firm flesh with large, moist flakes and a sweet, buttery flavor profile. The flesh has only a few bones which are large and easy to remove. Small fish have a milder taste than larger Barramundi. The skin is also edible and crisps up nicely.

Nomenclature

English Name: Barramundi, Asian Sea Bass, Bekti & Bhetki

Local Name: Daangri

Scientific Name: Lates Calcarifer

Habitat

Barramundi is a Sea fish that mainly lives near coastal waters, Creeks, estuaries, and Brackish waters (A point where the river meets the Sea).

Catching Method

Barramundi is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, and Bagnets

Physical Attributes

Barramundi has Scales on the body. Nostrils close together, upper jaw reaching behind eye, teeth villi form, no canines, tongue is smooth, 1st dorsal fin with 7–9 spines and 10–11 soft rays and lower edge of preopercle is serrated.

Color

Two phases, either olive-brown above with silver sides and belly (usual juveniles) or green-blue above and silver below; eyes bright pink, glowing at night.

Size

On average, the Barramundi size range is 1 kg to 5 kg per fish. However, larger sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Barramundi is preferred for Slices, Boneless Fillets, Boneless Biscuits, and Boneless Fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

  • Whole: 100 %
  • Gutted: 80 %
  • Headless and Gutted: 71 %
  • Slices: 71 %
  • Boneless: 43 %

Cooking Preferences

Barramundi is preferred to Grill, BBQ, Fry, Steam, and Bake

Health Benefits

  • Heart friendly
  • Lowers Blood Pressure
  • Improves Immune System
  • Strengthens the bones
  • Improves Skin and Hair health

 

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