Wild caught fresh New Zealand Snapper

Snapper belongs to the sea bream family, and is New Zealand’s most iconic species. Prized for its colourful golden scales with light blue spots.

Our snapper are caught via long-line, from day-boat fleets. Resulting in the best-quality fish imaginable, and is found in many high-end dining establishments.

New Zealand snapper is rich in a naturally occurring amino acid called glycine which results in its characteristic sweet flavor. The flesh is light with a pinkish tinge, and cooks up white, with a medium flake and texture.

Size
Average length 12-20 inches, can range up to 40 inches (30-50cm, up to 100cm)

Weight
0.5-3.5kg, up to 17kg

Cooking tips:
It is an ideal fish for all kinds of cooking and preparations from raw in sushi or sashimi,  to poached, BBQ, baked, smoked, and of course fried

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