Snapper WGGS
Snapper
Snapper is a reef fish that is harvested in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and South Atlantic waters.The raw flesh of Red Snapper is pinkish with yellow streaks, turning lighter (but not white) when cooked. The skin is deep red along the back which fades to a lighter pinkish-red on the on the belly.
Red Snapper is a lean, moist fish with a firm texture and a distinctive sweet, nutty flavorwich makes it versatile for many flavor components from mild to intense seasoning. It can be baked, fried, steamed, broiled, poached and grilled. When it comes to seasoning, lemon, vegan butter, and fresh chili peppers are snapper’s best friends.
Snapper One Cut
This method produces 4 fish fillets. The steps are: cut the fish exactly in the center line, from the bottom of the head to the tail, cut the tail, cut the bottom of the gills and head down, cut the fillets on each side into two parts.
Snapper One Cut can usually be served for sushi and sashimi.
Information Product Snapper WGGS
Product Name | Red Snapper |
Common Market Name | Scarlet Snapper, Snapper |
Latin Name | Lutjanus spp |
Products | Whole Cleaned (WGGS), Fillet, Head |
Common Product Size | WGGS : 1-2 lbs, 2-3 lbs, 3 lbs up |
Fillet: 4-6oz, 6-8oz, 8-10oz, 10-12oz, 12oz up or 100-200gr, 200-300gr, 300-500gr, 500 up | |
Head 300-500gr, 500-1000gr, 1000gr up | |
Packaging | IVP/IWP/IQF |
Origin | Indonesia |
Catching Area | FAO 71 |
Fishing Methods | Handline and Longline |