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The broad, compressed body of Black Pomfret gives you substantial portions that stay together in curry and pan cooking, while its mild savoury flesh also suits whole frying. Fresh Fish Dubai selects fresh Black Pomfret, scientifically known as Parastromateus niger, from marine coastal catches, then hand picks, cleans and cuts each fish to order rather than selling pre cooked or pre packed portions. Choose whole, whole cleaned, curry cut or steak preparation in 500 g and 1 kg options, with UAE market pricing starting around AED 25 per 500 g, packed chilled and delivered across Dubai with 60 to 90 minute service to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Business Bay and Al Barsha, 90 to 120 minutes to Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah, and 120 to 150 minutes to Arabian Ranches, Mirdif and Silicon Oasis. Your selected fish is kept in temperature controlled packaging with storage and transport maintained at 0 to 4°C, while Fresh Fish Dubai accepts orders 24 hours a day and offers 2 hour express delivery for grilling, frying, curry and steamed fish meals. Black Pomfret Price UAE and Available Variants Variant Weight Market Reference Preparation Whole Black Pomfret 500 g From AED 25 Whole fish Whole Black Pomfret 1 kg From AED 50 Whole fish Whole Cleaned Black Pomfret 500 g From AED 28 Scaled and gutted Whole Cleaned Black Pomfret 1 kg From AED 56 Scaled and gutted Black Pomfret Curry Cut 500 g From AED 30 Cut portions Black Pomfret Curry Cut 1 kg From AED 60 Cut portions Black Pomfret Steaks 500 g From AED 32 Thick steak portions Black Pomfret Steaks 1 kg From AED 64 Thick steak portions The price above is a UAE market reference based on current Black Pomfret listings. Carrefour currently lists 500 g at AED 20.50, while Dior Fresh Fish lists Black Pomfret from AED 25 per 500 g. Confirm the live Fresh Fish Dubai price before publishing the Offer price. How Black Pomfret Is Picked Black Pomfret has a distinctive deep and compressed body, so fish size directly affects portion size and the type of cut you can obtain. Fresh Fish Dubai selects intact fish with firm flesh and a clean surface, then prepares the fish according to your chosen variant after the order is placed. For a family curry, the curry cut gives ready portions. For frying or presentation at the table, whole cleaned fish keeps the characteristic pomfret shape. Larger specimens are better suited to substantial steak portions.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Black Pomfret |
Arabic name | الزبيدي الأسود |
Scientific name | Parastromateus niger |
Family | Carangidae |
Common names | Black Pomfret, Karutha Avoli, Halwa |
Habitat | Marine coastal waters and reef associated areas |
Distribution | Indo West Pacific |
FAO area | Indian Ocean and Western Pacific distribution |
Maximum reported length | About 75 cm |
Body shape | Deep and strongly compressed |
Approximate piece count | About 2 pieces per kg |
Product type | Marine wild catch |
Preparation | Whole, whole cleaned, curry cut, steaks |
Storage | 0 to 4°C |
Freshness | Best consumed within 2 days when refrigerated |
Availability | Fresh stock subject to daily catch |
FishBase identifies Black Pomfret as Parastromateus niger and places it within the Carangidae family. Its recorded distribution covers the Indo West Pacific, with marine and coastal habitat reported for the species.
Carrefour currently uses approximately 2 pieces per kg for its Black Pomfret listing, which gives buyers a useful indication of the typical fish size.
Black Pomfret has a broad body and relatively substantial flesh, so the cleaning stage needs to preserve the shape of the fish rather than crush or flatten the portions. Fresh Fish Dubai keeps selected fish chilled between 0 and 4°C and cleans or cuts them after the order is placed.
The fish is supplied live or fresh only, never pre cooked or pre packed. This means your selected whole fish, curry pieces or steaks are prepared for the specific order rather than taken from a generic ready made tray.
• Useful size information: Black Pomfret commonly appears at about 2 fish per kg in UAE retail listings, making it easier to estimate the number of whole fish you may receive.
• Cut after ordering: The deep body makes Black Pomfret suitable for several preparations, so Fresh Fish Dubai lets you choose whole, cleaned, curry cut or steak preparation according to the meal you are planning.
• Cold handling matched to the product: Because whole Black Pomfret is often purchased for its intact body and substantial portions, the fish remains continuously chilled from 0 to 4°C through storage and delivery to help preserve its structure.
Pan frying: Season cleaned fish or steaks and cook over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Curry: Add curry cut pieces to a gently simmering sauce and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until the flesh becomes opaque.
Whole roasting: Score a cleaned fish, add spices and aromatics, then bake at 200°C for about 20 to 25 minutes depending on size.
Feature | |||
Texture | Firm and moist | Soft and buttery | Firm and flaky |
Flavour | Mild savoury | Mild and slightly sweet | Clean and mild |
Bones | Central bone with smaller bones | Relatively simple structure | Larger bones |
Best cooking method | Curry, frying, roasting | Frying, steaming | Curry, grilling, baking |
Price position | Lower to mid range | Higher price | Mid to premium |
FreshToHome currently separates Black Pomfret by fish size and lists both large and medium options, while Carrefour gives an approximate whole fish count per kg. This supports showing both size and preparation information rather than presenting only a weight.
