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Fresh Hilsa Fish (سمك الصبور) 1kg brings the rich, naturally oily flavour that makes Hilsa a favorite in South Asian cooking. This hilsa fish is selected as a whole fish for its condition, then hand-picked, cleaned and cut to order according to your chosen preparation. Fresh Fish Dubai keeps the fish continuously refrigerated at 0 to 4°C from storage through delivery, rather than supplying pre-cooked or pre packed seafood. For customers looking for hilsa fish in Dubai , this 1kg portion is suitable for family meals, traditional mustard Hilsa curry, pan frying, steaming and spiced preparations. The fish has soft, rich flesh and a distinctive flavour, while its fine bones mean careful preparation and eating are important. Its natural oil also helps carry mustard, chilli, turmeric and other strong seasonings into the flesh. Fresh Hilsa Fish (سمك الصبور) 1kg Variants Variant Weight Price Preparation Whole 1kg AED 45 Fish supplied whole Whole Cleaned 1kg AED 45 Cleaned and prepared for cooking Steaks or Slices 1kg AED 45 Cut into cooking portions Fillet 1kg AED 45 Fillet option where available Important: Enable only the preparation variants that are actually configured for sale in the Fresh Fish Dubai store. How Fresh Hilsa Fish Is Picked Hilsa is picked as a whole fish rather than treated like a generic pre-cut seafood product. Our team checks the fish for bright natural appearance, firm flesh, and overall condition before cleaning or cutting. The fish is then handled to order instead of being pre-cooked or pre-packed.
• Hilsa-specific selection: The team checks the whole fish before preparation because Hilsa's soft, naturally oily flesh needs careful handling during cleaning and cutting.
• Temperature-controlled Hilsa handling: Once received and prepared, the fish remains refrigerated at 0 to 4°C. This matters especially for Hilsa because its naturally higher fat content contributes to its characteristic flavour and can affect quality if temperature control is poor.
• Fresh preparation since 2020: Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020 and prepares live and fresh seafood to order rather than relying on pre-cooked or pre packed Hilsa.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Hilsa Fish |
Arabic name | سمك الصبور |
Scientific name | Tenualosa ilisha |
Family | Clupeidae |
Type | Wild caught |
Habitat | Anadromous fish associated with marine and river environments |
Origin | Bay of Bengal / FAO Area 57 when supplied from this fishing region |
Weight | 1kg |
Preparation | Select from the preparation options currently available |
Storage | Chilled continuously at 0 to 4°C |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
Availability | Check current stock before ordering |
Hilsa is an anadromous fish that moves between marine and freshwater environments during its life cycle. Its relatively high natural fat content is a major reason for its characteristic rich taste and soft, oily mouthfeel. Published research also shows that nutritional values vary by season, location, and sample type, so treat the figures below as reference values rather than laboratory results for every individual fish.
Hilsa has a rich, oily flavour with soft flesh and a distinct by season, location, and sample type, so treat the figures below ive aroma. It is particularly well suited to Bengali mustard preparations, curry, steaming and pan frying, while the natural oil in the fish also works well with strong spices.
Because Hilsa contains many fine bones, take extra care when serving it to children and guests who are not accustomed to bony fish.
Mustard Hilsa: Cook cleaned portions gently in a mustard-based sauce for about 15 to 20 minutes until the flesh is cooked through.
Pan fried Hilsa: Season slices and shallow fry for around 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Grilled Hilsa: Brush with oil and spices, then grill for about 8 to 12 minutes, turning carefully once.
Feature | Hilsa Fish | Sardine | Mackerel |
Texture | Soft and naturally oily | Soft and tender | Firm and oily |
Flavour | Rich and distinctive | Strong and savoury | Rich and pronounced |
Bones | Many fine bones | Small bones | Noticeable bones |
Best cooking | Mustard curry, frying, steaming | Frying, grilling | Grilling, frying |
Price position | Premium specialty fish | Usually lower | Usually mid-range |
