Fresh Queen Fish (Saram) – Firm, Juicy & Ideal for Frying and Grilling
Queen Fish, locally known as Saram, is a popular saltwater fish appreciated for its firm texture, juicy flesh, and clean, mildly rich flavor. It is a versatile choice that performs well across desi frying, pan-searing, and light grilling.
The meat is dense yet moist, allowing it to hold shape during high-heat cooking while staying tender inside. Saram takes marinades and spices evenly, making it suitable for masala fry, lemon-pepper preparations, and quick grills. With a good meat yield and consistent cuts, Queen Fish is favored for both everyday meals and weekend cooking.
At Anbar Fish, Queen Fish (Saram) is carefully cleaned, professionally handled, and delivered via nationwide cold-chain logistics, ensuring freshness and quality for customers across Pakistan.
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Flavor Profile
Queen fish has firm, white meat with a satisfactory flavor, although tending towards dryness. Queen fish can perform well if cooked carefully with the best match of spices and herbs.
Nomenclature
English Name: Queen Fish
Local Name: Aal, Alri & Saram
Scientific Name: Scomberoides commersonnianus
Habitat
Queen Fish is a Sea fish that mainly lives in Reefs and offshore islands, usually in small groups.
Catching Method
Queen Fish is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, & Bottom Trawl.
Physical Attributes
Queen Fish has Scales but these are impossible to notice with the naked eye and are hard to scrape off. Body strongly compressed with no scutes and no caudal peduncle grooves 8–15 (excluding rudiments) gill rakers on 1st-gill arch.
Color
Head and body are dusky green to bluish dorsally, grey to silvery below with large golden yellow shades sometimes.
Size
On average, the Queen Fish size range is 1 kg to 5 kg per fish. However, Other sizes are also occasionally available.
Cutting Preferences
Queen Fish is preferred for Slices, Boneless Fillets, Boneless Biscuits, and Boneless Fingers
Approx. Cutting Yields
- Whole: 100%
- Gutted: 82%
- Headless and Gutted: 65%
- Slices: 75%
- Boneless: 47%
Why Queen Fish (Saram) is Popular
- Firm flesh that doesn’t break while cooking
- Juicy texture with a clean taste
- Excellent for frying and grilling
- Absorbs marinades evenly
- Reliable choice for home cooks
Health Benefits of Queen Fish
- High in quality protein
- Naturally low in saturated fat
- Supports muscle strength and daily energy
- Light and easy to digest
- Fits well into balanced diets
(Fresh seafood with no artificial additives or preservatives)
Best Ways to Cook Queen Fish (Saram)
Masala Fry – Crispy outside, juicy inside
Pan-Seared Fillets – Quick cook with herbs
Grilled Saram – Lemon, garlic, and olive oil
Shallow Fry – Turmeric, chili, and salt
Light Curry – Short gravy to retain firmness
Chef Tip: Cook Saram on medium-high heat and avoid overcooking. This keeps the fish juicy and preserves its natural texture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Queen Fish (Saram) boneless? | Fillet cuts have minimal bones; curry cuts contain bones. |
| Is it good for frying? | Yes, it is excellent for frying and pan-searing. |
| Does it have a strong fishy smell? | No, it has a clean aroma when fresh. |
| Can it be grilled? | Yes, its firm texture makes it suitable for grilling. |
| Do you deliver Queen Fish nationwide? | Yes, via cold-chain delivery across Pakistan. |
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