₨1,550
⚖️ Average Weight per Fish: 1 – 2kg
💡 Note: Prices are based on pre-cleaning/cutting weight. The final weight at delivery depends on your cutting preference and location.
Category: Sea Fish
The Croaker (Mushka Fish) is one of the most widely available fish in the Arabian Sea, making it a budget-friendly yet popular choice for seafood lovers. Known for its mild taste and lack of a strong fishy odor, it is widely used for frying and is enjoyed by people of all age groups.
📌 Affordable and widely consumed across Pakistan
📌 No strong fishy smell, making it a great choice for first-time seafood eaters
📌 High in demand for frying due to its mild and pleasant flavor
✔️ Taste: Mildly sweet with a medium flavor intensity
✔️ Texture: Tender, soft, and flaky
✔️ Cooking Compatibility: Best when fried, grilled, or lightly seasoned
Pro tip: For frying, coat with light spices or rice flour to enhance the natural taste.
✔️ English Name: Croaker, Drum, Tiger-Tooth Croaker
✔️ Local Names: Mushka, Pandasi
✔️ Scientific Name: Otolithes cuvieri
✔️ Habitat: Found in inshore and coastal waters, commonly swimming near sandy seabeds
✔️ Fishing Methods: Caught using Gillnets, Hook Lines, and Bottom Trawls
✔️ Body Shape: Slender and elongated
✔️ Scales: Present, with brownish bands forming a unique pattern
✔️ Mouth Structure: Large and slightly protruding lower jaw
✔️ Teeth: Features canine-like teeth for capturing prey
✔️ Swim Bladder: Carrot-shaped with branching extensions
✔️ Body: Light brown with a yellowish tinge
✔️ Fins: The dorsal fin has grey-black edges, while the anal and paired fins are yellowish
✔️ Eyes: Medium-sized, adapted for coastal water visibility
✔️ Best Cutting Styles:
Whole Fish (for traditional cooking methods)
Gutted & Headless (easy to handle for home chefs)
Slices (great for deep-frying)
Boneless Fillets & Fingers (perfect for kids and quick meals)
✔️ Approximate Cutting Yields:
Whole Fish: 100%
Gutted: 80%
Headless & Gutted: 70%
Slices: 68%
Boneless Fillet: 42%
✔️ Recommended Cooking Methods:
Fried 🍳 – Crispy and golden, a favorite in Pakistani households
Grilled 🍢 – Ideal for BBQ lovers, pairs well with lemon and herbs
Curry 🍛 – Absorbs spices well for traditional desi-style dishes
✅ Heart-Healthy – Supports cardiovascular wellness with Omega-3 fatty acids
✅ Regulates Blood Pressure – Helps maintain balanced sodium levels
✅ Boosts Immunity – Packed with essential nutrients and minerals
✅ Supports Bone Strength – High in calcium and phosphorus
✅ Improves Skin & Hair Health – Rich in proteins and natural oils
