₨950 - 1,150
⚖️ Average Weight per Fish: 300g – 500g
💡 Note: Prices are based on the pre-cleaning/cutting weight of the seafood. The final weight at delivery will depend on your preferred cleaning and cutting option.
Category: Sea Fish
Description
The Red Snapper (Heera) is among the most sought-after and best-selling fish from the Arabian Sea. Known for its large, animal-like teeth, this prized fish is in high demand year-round yet remains limited in supply.
📌 Its versatility makes it a perfect choice for a variety of dishes.
📌 Due to its good size, it yields excellent fillets, boneless biscuits, and slices.
📌 It’s a premium seafood selection, appreciated for its fresh taste and superior quality.
Red Snapper has lean, moist flesh with a firm texture and a distinct sweet, nutty flavor. This allows it to pair well with a range of seasonings, from mild to bold flavors.
✔️ English Names: Red Snapper, John Snapper, Golden Snapper
✔️ Local Names: Heera, Kanalcha
✔️ Scientific Name: Lutjanus johnii
✔️ Habitat: Found in brackish mangrove estuaries and around coral reefs at depths of up to 80 meters
✔️ Fishing Method: Caught using Gillnets and Hook lines
✔️ Scales: Present on the body
✔️ Jaw & Teeth: Vomerine teeth (on the roof of the mouth) arranged in a V-shape, no medial posterior extension
✔️ Tongue: Fine granular teeth present
✔️ Gill Rakers: 17–18 on the first gill arch
✔️ Body: Reddish-orange with a bronze to silvery sheen
✔️ Belly & Underside: Silvery white
✔️ Scales: Each scale has a reddish-brown spot, forming longitudinal rows on the body
The average size range is 0.5 kg to 5 kg, though larger sizes may also be available occasionally.
✔️ Best Cutting Styles:
Whole
Slices
✔️ Approximate Cutting Yields:
Whole Fish: 100%
Gutted: 80%
Headless & Gutted: 60%
Slices: 60%
✔️ Recommended Cooking Methods:
Grilled 🍢
Barbecue (BBQ) 🔥
Fried 🍳
Steamed 🍲
Baked 🍞
✅ Supports Heart Health 🫀
✅ Regulates Blood Pressure 📉
✅ Boosts Immunity 🛡️
✅ Strengthens Bones 🦴
✅ Enhances Skin & Hair Health ✨
