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Red Snapper (Heera) – Fresh Wild-Caught Fish
Description
Description
Enjoy the fresh, firm texture and mildly sweet flavor of premium Red Snapper (Heera), responsibly sourced from the Arabian Sea. Known for its lean, tender flesh, Red Snapper is a versatile choice for grilling, baking, frying, steaming, pan-searing, and traditional Pakistani masala dishes.
At Wholesome Seafood, the fish is freshly sourced and cleaned or cut according to your preferred preparation. Choose from whole, gutted, headless, slices, boneless fillet, boneless biscuits, or boneless fingers.
The fish is available in different weights, with an average whole-fish size of approximately 1–5 kg. The minimum order is 2 kg. Pricing is based on the weight before cleaning or cutting, so the final delivered weight will vary according to your selected cutting preference
Features
- Fresh wild-caught Red Snapper (Heera)
- Responsibly sourced from the Arabian Sea
- Mildly sweet flavor with firm, lean flesh
- Versatile for Pakistani, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines
- Available in multiple cutting options
- Custom weight selection available
- Freshly cleaned and packed according to preference
- Suitable for grilling, baking, frying, steaming, and pan-searing
- Minimum order quantity: 2 kg
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Delivery available in Karachi, Lahore, and across Pakistan
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Product Name |
Red Snapper (Heera) |
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English Name |
Red Snapper / John Snapper |
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Local Name |
Heera (ہیرا) |
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Scientific Name |
Lutjanus johnii |
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Family |
Lutjanidae |
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Order |
Perciformes |
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Class |
Actinopterygii |
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Phylum |
Chordata |
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Origin |
Arabian Sea |
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Catch Type |
Wild-Caught |
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Habitat |
Coastal waters, reefs & rocky seabeds |
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Catching Methods |
Longline & gillnetting |
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Flavor |
Mild, slightly sweet |
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Texture |
Firm, lean & moist |
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Available Cuts |
Whole, Whole & Gutted, Headless & Gutted, Slices, Boneless Fillet, Boneless Biscuits, Boneless Fingers |
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Cleaning Yield |
Whole: 100% / Gutted: 80% / Headless & Gutted: 60% / Slices: 60% / Boneless: 40% |
Age, Weight & Size
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Attribute |
Details |
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Fish Type |
Adult edible seafood fish |
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Average Fish Size |
Approximately 1–5 kg |
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Minimum Order |
2 kg |
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Weight Selection |
Available by kg |
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Product Capacity/Size |
Sold by weight |
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Pricing Basis |
Weight before cleaning or cutting |
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Final Weight |
Varies according to selected cutting/cleaning option |
Why Order From Wholesome Seafood?
- Freshly Sourced: Seafood is sourced fresh from Karachi Fish Harbour.
- Quality Focused: Each order is handled with freshness and quality in mind.
- Custom Cutting: Select the cut that best suits your cooking needs.
- Responsible Sourcing: Fish is responsibly sourced using established fishing methods.
- Fresh Packing: Products are cleaned and packed according to your selected preference.
- Convenient Delivery: Delivery is available in Karachi, Lahore, and across Pakistan.
- Made to Order: Your seafood is prepared according to your selected weight and cutting preference.
Cautions
- Seafood may contain bones, even after cutting or filleting.
- Final weight may vary after cleaning, gutting, trimming, or filleting.
- Product appearance, size, and color may naturally vary because this is wild-caught seafood.
- Consume seafood promptly after delivery or store properly according to the storage instructions.
- People with seafood or fish allergies should avoid this product.
- Ensure the fish is thoroughly cooked before consumption.
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerate: Keep fresh fish refrigerated at 0–4°C and consume as soon as possible.
- Short-Term Storage: Keep the seafood sealed and stored in the coldest section of your refrigerator.
- Freezing: For longer storage, place the fish in an airtight, freezer-safe package and freeze at -18°C or below.
- Thawing: Thaw frozen fish in the refrigerator. Do not thaw at room temperature.
- Do Not Refreeze: Avoid refreezing seafood once it has completely thawed.
- Keep raw seafood separate from ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
