Reef Cod Fish (Daama)

Reef Cod (Daama Fish) — Premium White Meat Delivered Fresh Nationwide

Cod Fish — known across Pakistan as Daama — is a premium white-meat fish famous for its firm texture, mild flavor, and thick, juicy slices. It belongs to the grouper family, which is loved worldwide for its clean taste and versatility in both desi and continental cooking.

If you live outside Karachi and struggle to find fresh, high-quality seafood, Daama is the perfect solution. Anbar Fish ships Reef Cod in temperature-controlled chilled packaging, ensuring that the fish reaches you in the same fresh condition as it leaves the coast. Whether you’re in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, or Sialkot, you can now enjoy Karachi-grade seafood at home.

Reef Cod holds its shape beautifully, making it ideal for golden fry, spicy karahi, masala curry, pan-seared fillets, BBQ, grilled steaks, and baked recipes. Its mild flavor also makes it a great choice for families and children.

Similar Fish Recommended for Nationwide Delivery

If you enjoy Daama, you may also love:
Hamour (Ghissar), Halibut (Hajjam), Red Snapper (Heera) — all premium white-meat fish that travel well during long-distance shipping.

Flavor Profile

Reef Cod Fish is a lean, moist fish with a distinctive yet mild flavor. Reef Cod Fish meat has small flakes and a firm texture. Since it’s a small size fish, the meat is not very thick and is only suitable for boneless finger cutting. Even though it is lean, this fish is forgiving during cooking and can be rather difficult to “overcook” in the sense of drying out.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Reef Cod, Rock Cod
• Local Name: Damba & Daama
• Scientific Name: Epinephelus chlorostigma

Habitat

Reef Cod Fish is a Sea fish that is mainly found on Reefs, mud or muddy sand bottoms in depths of 10 to 300 m.

Catching Method

Reef Cod Fish is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, and Bottom Trawling.

Physical Attributes

Reef Cod Fish has Scales on the body. Dorsal fin with 11 spines and 15–17 rays, anal fin with 3 spines and 8–9 (rarely 9) soft rays, pectoral fins with 18–20 rays.

Color

Body pale greyish brown, usually with 5 dark vertical bars broader than interspaces.

Size

On average, the Reef Cod Fish size range is 200 gm to 500 gm per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Reef Cod Fish is preferred for Boneless fingers

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Gutted: 80 %
• Headless and Gutted: 55 %
• Slices: 50 %
• Boneless: 33 %

Why People Outside Karachi Love Buying Daama from Anbar Fish

Nationwide Delivery – Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & more
Temperature-Controlled Cold Chain – Stays fresh during transport
Firm, Premium White Meat – Restaurant-level quality
Mild Flavor – Kid-friendly and perfect for all cooking styles
High Meat Yield – Thick chunks & fewer bones
Hygienically Cleaned – Washed, prepared & sealed for long-distance delivery

Health Benefits of Reef Cod (Daama)

High in Protein – Great for everyday nutrition
Low in Fat – Ideal for healthy cooking
Omega-3 Rich – Supports heart, brain & skin health
Vitamin D & B12 – Boosts energy and immunity
Minerals like Selenium & Phosphorus – Strengthens muscles & bones

Cooking Inspiration

Crispy Daama Fry – Crunchy outside, juicy inside
Reef Cod Curry – Absorbs masala beautifully
Daama Karahi – Thick slices that stay firm
Garlic Butter Grilled Cod – Light, clean & delicious
BBQ Cod Steaks – Perfect for charcoal grills
Oven-Baked Lemon Cod – Healthy, simple & flavourful

Pro Tip for Home Chefs Outside Karachi:
Let the fish come to room temperature for 5 minutes after unboxing the chilled pack. This ensures even cooking and better texture.

Reef Cod (Daama) — FAQ for Customers Nationwide