Red Snapper (Heera)

Red Snapper Fish — Premium, Firm & Flavor-Rich Seafood Delivered Fresh Across Pakistan

Red Snapper — known locally as Heera Fish — is one of the most popular premium seafood choices in Pakistan. Loved for its firm white meat, mild flavor, and thick, juicy slices, it works beautifully in both desi masala dishes and continental-style cooking. If you enjoy fish that holds its shape while absorbing spices fully, Red Snapper is the perfect pick.

Even if you live outside Karachi, you can now enjoy true coastal freshness. Anbar Fish delivers Red Snapper in temperature-controlled chilled packaging, so customers in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, and Peshawar receive the same quality as someone buying directly from the fish harbor.

Red Snapper is ideal for frying, curry, grilling, BBQ, steaming, baking, and fish steaks. Its slightly sweet, ocean-fresh flavor makes it a favorite among families who prefer seafood that isn’t too strong or oily.

Similar Seafood to Try

If you enjoy the premium, firm white meat of Red Snapper (Heera), you may also like the following seafood options — each offering a slightly different texture and flavor profile:

Hamour (Ghissar), Reef Cod (Daama), Halibut (Hajjam)

Flavor Profile

Red Snapper Fish is a lean, moist fish with a firm texture and a distinctive sweet, nutty flavor which makes it versatile for many flavor components from mild to strong.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Red Snapper, John Snapper, Golden Snapper
• Local Name: Hira, Kanalcha
• Scientific Name: Lutjanus johnii

Habitat

Red Snapper FIsh is a Sea fish that mainly lives near brackish mangrove estuaries, and on coral reefs down to 80 m.

Catching Method

Red Snapper FIsh is caught using Gillnets, and Hook lines.

Physical Attributes

Red Snapper Fish has Scales on the body. Preorbital width equal to eye diameter or larger; vomerine teeth (on the roof of the mouth) in a V-shaped patch, without a medial posterior extension;  tongue with a  patch of fine granular teeth; scale rows on back parallel to a lateral line; 17–18 gill rakers on 1st-gill arch.

Color

Generally, reddish-orange with a bronze to silvery sheen, grading to silvery white on belly and underside of the head, center of each scale on the side with a reddish-brown spot forming longitudinal rows on side of the body.

Size

On average, Red Snapper size range is 0.5 kg to 5 kg per fish. However, larger sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Red Snapper Fish is preferred for Whole, Slices, Boneless Fillets, Boneless Biscuits, and Boneless Fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Gutted: 80 %
• Headless and Gutted: 60 %
• Slices: 60 %
• Boneless: 38 %

Why Red Snapper (Heera) Is a Best-Seller Nationwide

Premium White Meat – Firm, flaky, and perfect for all cooking styles
Mild, Clean Taste – No overpowering smell; family-friendly
High Meat Yield – Thick slices with excellent texture
Nationwide Chilled Delivery – Lahore, Islamabad & beyond
Works in Desi & Continental Recipes – Versatile and flavorful
Hygienically Cleaned & Packed – Ready for cooking or freezing

Health Benefits of Red Snapper Fish

High in Lean Protein – Supports energy, fitness & healthy meals
Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Great for heart, skin & brain
Low in Fat – Ideal for light, everyday cooking
Rich in Vitamins D & B12 – Helps immunity & metabolism
Minerals like Potassium & Selenium – Supports bone and cell health

Cooking Inspiration

Heera Fish Fry – Crispy outside, soft and juicy inside
Red Snapper Curry – Absorbs masala beautifully
Grilled Snapper Steaks – Smoky, tender & protein-packed
BBQ Red Snapper – Thick cuts perfect for charcoal grills
Pan-Seared Snapper Fillets – Restaurant-style in minutes
Baked Lemon Snapper – Light, healthy & aromatic

Chef’s Tip: Red Snapper tastes best with lemon, garlic, butter, or light spices — these bring out its natural sweetness.

Red Snapper — FAQ (For Customers Nationwide)