Flathead or Kukkar fish is a low-cost yet superb table fish, with finely textured flesh. It can also be steamed, poached, pan-fried, or grilled. Many argue that it is the best Arabian sea fish for fish-n-chips.The sweet flesh, which can tend to dry out slightly with most cooking methods, is moist, flaky, and tender when encased in a light tempura-style batter, and Flathead – Kukkar is served with chips and tartare or mayonnaise.
Note: All our prices are based on the pre-cutting weight of the seafood. The net weight will be dependent on the type of cleaning you choose.
Introduction
Flathead or Kukkar fish is a low-cost yet superb table fish, with finely textured flesh. It can also be steamed, poached, pan-fried, or grilled. Many argue that it is the best Arabian sea fish for fish-n-chips.
The sweet flesh, which can tend to dry out slightly with most cooking methods, is moist, flaky, and tender when encased in a light tempura-style batter, and Flathead – Kukkar is served with chips and tartare or mayonnaise.
Flavor Profile
The flesh of flathead is as white and sweet a meat as you can find with a much firmer texture than a channel catfish. Very comparable to lobster when broiled.
Habitat
Flathead is a sea fish that mainly lives in Benthic regions, over sand or coral rubble bottoms.
Colour
Flathead is generally grey or brown with a white body below.
Physical Attributes
Flathead fish has Scales on the body. The body is elongated and the head is moderately depressed. Flathead has 3 preopercular spines. It has teeth on the vomer in 2 separate patches.
Cutting Preferences
Flathead is preferred for slices, boneless fillets, and boneless fingers
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits
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