One of the most beautiful commercial fish of the Arabian sea, It’s hard to decide which of the colorful parrot fish’s many unique characteristics is most remarkable. Parrot fish – hareed, named for their strong resemblance to their avian counterpart, appear in an array of brilliant colors, ranging from coral reds to vivacious violets to bright turquoise.
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
One of the most beautiful commercial fish of the Arabian sea, It’s hard to decide which of the colorful parrot fish’s many unique characteristics is most remarkable. Parrot fish – hareed, named for their strong resemblance to their avian counterpart, appear in an array of brilliant colors, ranging from coral reds to vivacious violets to bright turquoise.
Highly sought after in the Gulf, the parrot fish – hareed is not very common in Pakistan and only a few knows about this delicacy. However, the good news is that you can have it anytime from Niwan seafood.
Flavor Profile
Feeding on coral and algae gives parrotfish a sweet, shellfish flavor. It is a unique flavor, one that Pakistani people hold in high esteem. If you ever come across responsibly sourced parrotfish, we recommend giving it a try for dinner. The fillets are white, meaty, and easy to fry or grill.
Habitat
Parrotfish is a Sea fish that lives in shallow reefs, and reef fronts.
Colour
Parrotfish’s coloration varies greatly between males and females. Females have yellowish bodies with light blue bands, but in males, the yellow is much less pronounced, and they appear bluer all over
Size
On average, the Parrot Fish size range is 500 to 2000 grams per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available.
Physical Attributes
Parrot fish are sea fish and have scales on the body
Approx. Cutting Wastage
Health Benefits