Dentex fish locally known as Daathi is closely related to Red Snapper ( Heera ) and Grunter ( Dhotar ) shape and taste. Dentex – Daathi is known to have a great fish for curry and frying but it’s highly seasonal. Daathi is usually caught in coastal areas. A Daathi above 1 kg in size is considered very good for all types of cooking requirements. Daathi is not very abundant in the Pakistani sea, so it’s not commonly available at shops and roadside fishmongers.
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Introduction
Dentex fish locally known as Daathi is closely related to Red Snapper ( Heera ) and Grunter ( Dhotar ) shape and taste. Dentex – Daathi is known to have a great fish for curry and frying but it’s highly seasonal. Daathi is usually caught in coastal areas. A Daathi above 1 kg in size is considered very good for all types of cooking requirements. Daathi is not very abundant in the Pakistani sea, so it’s not commonly available at shops and roadside fishmongers.
Flavor Profile
Dentex is not only great game fish but is very famous for its taste and aroma. Its pinkish-white flesh is firm and flaky and turns to be very juicy when cooked properly.
Habitat
Dentex is usually found in shallow water less than 50 m deep.
Physical Attributes
This has scales on the body.
Colour
In young Dentex specimens, the color is silvery-brown, stained with black on the back and top, pink with sexual maturity; Older individuals have blue-gray and darker spots more or less spread with age.
Cutting Preferences
Dentex is preferred for all types of cutting.
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits
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