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The flat silver body and soft, buttery زبيدي flesh of Butter Fish make it a natural choice for Gulf style Machboos, grilling and gentle pan cooking. Fresh Fish Dubai offers Fresh Butter Fish from AED 33 per 500 g, with 500 g and 1 kg variants, sourced as marine Zubaidi fish and selected for clear eyes, bright gills, shiny skin and firm flesh, then hand cleaned and cut to order. Orders are packed in chilled food suitable packaging, kept between 0 and 4°C, delivered across Dubai with area based delivery times from 60 to 150 minutes, and available 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp or the online shop for home cooking. Butter Fish Variants and Prices Variant Price Preparation 500 g Fresh Butter Fish AED 33 Whole, cleaned or cut to order 1 kg Fresh Butter Fish AED 66 Whole, cleaned or cut to order Preparation choices depend on available stock and the size of the individual fish. How Fresh Butter Fish Is Picked Fresh Butter Fish is selected by checking the condition that matters most for this soft fleshed fish. Our team looks for clear eyes, naturally bright gills, shiny silver skin and flesh that feels firm rather than soft or damaged. The Fresh Queen Fish is then hand selected, cleaned and cut according to the order. We do not use pre cooked or pre packed fish for this product.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Butter Fish |
Secondary keyword | Fresh Butter Fish |
Arabic name | زبيدي |
Common market identity | Zubaidi, commonly associated with silver pomfret |
Scientific name | Pampus argenteus, subject to current batch verification |
Family | Stromateidae |
Fish type | Marine fish |
Habitat | Warm coastal marine waters |
Distribution | Arabian Gulf and northern Indian Ocean region |
FAO area | Verify against the current supplier batch record |
Available weights | 500 g and 1 kg |
Product form | Whole fish |
Preparation | Cleaned and cut to order |
Piece count | Varies according to individual fish size |
Storage temperature | 0 to 4°C |
Starting price | AED 33 per 500 g |
Brand | |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
Ordering | Phone, WhatsApp or online shop, 24/7 |
SKU | Confirm from current store inventory |
Availability | Confirm current live stock |
Rating | Display only when genuine customer reviews exist |
Certification body | Current certificate issuer must be verified from the active certificate |
The Butter Fish identity above follows the common Zubaidi and silver pomfret classification used in UAE seafood listings, but the scientific name and origin should match the documentation for the actual batch being sold. FreshToHome currently lists Butter Fish separately as Indian Zubaidi, while Dior Fresh Fish identifies its Zubaidi Butter Fish with Pampus argenteus. For comparison, Fresh Hamour Fish is a different seafood product with its own species identification and sourcing details.
• Selected for its soft flesh: The selection focuses on intact silver skin, clear eyes and firm flesh because Butter Fish is valued for its tender texture after cooking.
• Prepared around your order: Fresh Butter Fish is hand picked, cleaned and cut to order rather than supplied as a pre cooked product.
• Chilled specifically for its delicate texture: The fish remains refrigerated between 0 and 4°C during storage and delivery so the soft flesh is protected from unnecessary temperature changes.
Butter Fish has soft flesh that can lose its structure when handled roughly. For that reason, the fish is checked for firmness before preparation, then cleaned and packed carefully instead of being repeatedly handled.
Fresh Fish Dubai keeps Butter Fish continuously refrigerated between 0 and 4°C. The chilled condition is maintained through storage, packing and delivery so the fish reaches your kitchen ready for cooking.
Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020, with Butter Fish prepared for orders according to the selected weight and available preparation style.
Cooking time: 8 to 12 minutes
Heat: Medium
Season with lemon, garlic, black pepper and a small amount of oil. Cook gently until the flesh turns opaque and separates easily.
Cooking time: 10 to 15 minutes
Heat: Medium to high
Brush with oil and season with lemon, cumin and black pepper. Turn carefully once and avoid prolonged cooking because the soft flesh can dry out.
Cooking time: 20 to 25 minutes
Lightly cook the fish before serving it with spiced rice, onion, saffron and dried lime. This preparation lets the mild flavour work with stronger Gulf seasoning.
Feature | Fresh Butter Fish | Red Snapper | Hamour |
Texture | Soft and tender | Firm and flaky | Firm and meaty |
Flavour | Mild and buttery | Mild and slightly sweet | Mild and rich |
Bones | Present when whole | Present when whole | Present when whole |
Best cooking | Grilling, pan cooking, Machboos | Grilling, baking | Grilling, baking, curries |
Price position | Mid range | Mid range | Mid to premium |
Butter Fish can provide a useful source of protein and several minerals as part of a balanced diet. Its carbohydrate content is very low in available reference data, making plain cooked fish suitable for people following lower carbohydrate eating patterns.
People with fish allergies should avoid it. Anyone following a medically restricted diet should check the suitability of the specific fish and preparation with a qualified healthcare professional.
