₨1,250
⚖️ Average Weight per Fish: 500g – 2kg
💡 Note: Prices are based on the pre-cleaning/cutting weight. The final weight at delivery depends on the cutting preference you select.
Category: Sea Fish
Description
The Emperor Fish (Mulla) is a highly sought-after seafood delicacy, particularly popular in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula, where it is widely exported.
📌 Resembles Red Snapper in shape and taste
📌 Mild, sweet, and firm-textured meat makes it a top-tier choice
📌 Exceptionally versatile for various cooking methods
Emperor Fish is one of Pakistan’s premium seafood exports, recognized for its exceptional flavor, nutritional value, and firm yet tender texture.
✔️ Taste: Mildly sweet with a rich, savory depth
✔️ Texture: Firm, flaky, and succulent
✔️ Cooking Versatility: Absorbs marinades well, making it ideal for grilling, frying, or baking
✔️ English Name: Emperor, Emperor Snapper
✔️ Local Names: Mulla, Shaan Mulla
✔️ Scientific Name: Lethrinus nebulosus
✔️ Habitat: Found in coastal waters, coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky seabeds up to 100m deep
✔️ Fishing Method: Caught using Gillnets, Hook Lines, and Bottom Trawls
✔️ Scales: Present on the body, giving it a textured appearance
✔️ Body Shape: Deep, elongated body resembling a Red Snapper
✔️ Mouth: Large, strong jaws suited for feeding on crustaceans and small fish
✔️ Body: Light golden-brown with faint vertical stripes
✔️ Fins: Yellowish with a bluish tinge
✔️ Eyes: Large and dark, adapted for deep-water hunting
✔️ Best Cutting Styles:
Whole Fish (for grilling or roasting)
Slices (ideal for curries)
Fillets (perfect for pan-frying and baking)
✔️ Approximate Cutting Yields:
Whole Fish: 100%
Gutted: 85%
Headless & Gutted: 70%
Slices: 72%
Boneless Fillet: 50%
✔️ Recommended Cooking Methods:
Grilled 🍢 – Best with a blend of herbs and spices
Fried 🍳 – Crispy, golden texture enhances flavor
Baked 🍽️ – Retains moisture and natural taste
Steamed 🥢 – Preserves nutrients for a healthy option
Curry 🍛 – Absorbs spices well, making it an excellent choice for traditional recipes
✅ Heart-Healthy – Omega-3s support cardiovascular wellness 🫀
✅ Rich in Protein – Ideal for muscle growth and repair 💪
✅ Boosts Immunity – Contains essential vitamins & minerals 🛡️
✅ Improves Skin & Hair Health – High in collagen & antioxidants ✨
✅ Strengthens Bones – Packed with calcium & phosphorus 🦴
