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Soft, mildly sweet flesh and a naturally meaty texture make Fresh Marine Catfish (سمك السلور البحري) 1kg especially suited to curry, pan frying and traditional rice dishes. Fresh Fish Dubai selects whole marine catfish for clear eyes, bright gills and firm flesh, then cleans and cuts your fish to order rather than keeping pre cut portions sitting in storage. This is genuine catfish fish , not red tail catfish, and it is a saltwater species suited to customers searching for catfish Dubai or catfish in Dubai . Marine catfish is commonly sold in the UAE as Etta Koori and is differentiated from freshwater catfish by its saltwater habitat. FreshToHome currently lists marine catfish as a separate marine fish product and offers several preparation formats. Fresh Marine Catfish Variants and Cuts Variant Weight Price Preparation Whole 1kg AED 40 Uncut Whole cleaned 1kg AED 40 Descaled where applicable, gutted and cleaned Curry cut 1kg AED 40 Cut into cooking pieces Steaks 1kg AED 40 Thick cross cuts Fillet 1kg AED 40 Boneless cut where available Variant availability can change with the daily catch and stock. Select the cut available on the product page before checkout. How Fresh Marine Catfish Is Picked Fresh Fish Dubai selects the fish by checking eye clarity, gill colour, skin appearance, firmness and overall condition . The whole fish is selected first, then cleaned and cut according to your chosen preparation instead of using an old pre cut portion.
Marine catfish has a soft yet meaty texture and a mild flavour that takes on marinades and spices easily. Its coastal origin also separates it from freshwater catfish, including the freshwater varieties that appear in searches for red tail catfish.
The name catfish also appears in completely unrelated searches such as catfish Stardew Valley, but this product is a real edible marine fish sold for cooking in the UAE.
Marine catfish has smooth skin and soft flesh, so excessive handling after cleaning can damage the surface and reduce the visual quality of the cut pieces. Fresh Fish Dubai therefore keeps the whole fish chilled at 0 to 4°C and cuts the selected fish according to the customer's order.
The fish is live and fresh only, never pre-cooked or pre-packed, and is cleaned and cut to order. Freshness is maintained at 0 to 4°C throughout storage and delivery.
Fresh Fish Dubai has served customers since 2020.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Fresh Marine Catfish |
Arabic name | سمك السلور البحري |
Scientific name | Arius thalassinus |
Family | Ariidae |
Habitat | Marine, coastal and estuarine waters |
FAO area | FAO 51, Western Indian Ocean |
Product type | Fresh marine fish |
Weight | 1kg |
Price | AED 40 |
Texture | Soft, meaty and flaky |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet |
Bones | Moderate, with larger bones easier to identify |
Skin | Smooth and scaleless |
Preparation | Whole, whole cleaned, steaks, curry cut or fillet where available |
Approximate piece count | 1 whole fish per kg, depending on fish size |
Storage | 0 to 4°C |
Availability | Subject to daily stock |
Ordering | 24/7 |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Whole fish selection: Your Marine Catfish is selected before cutting, allowing the team to check the eyes, gills, skin and flesh rather than relying on a pre cut portion.
Several useful cuts: Choose whole, cleaned, curry cut, steaks or fillet where available, depending on how you plan to cook the fish.
0 to 4°C handling: The fish stays refrigerated from storage through delivery, which is particularly important for maintaining the soft flesh of Marine Catfish.
Season the pieces and pan fry over medium heat for approximately 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Add cleaned curry cut pieces during the later stage of cooking and simmer for around 12 to 15 minutes until the flesh is cooked through.
Cook the seasoned fish for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, then serve with prepared spiced rice.
Feature | Marine Catfish | Hamour | Kingfish |
Texture | Soft and flaky | Firm and chunky | Dense and meaty |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet | Rich and mild | Stronger fish flavour |
Bones | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Best cooking | Curry, frying, rice dishes | Grill, fry | Grill, steak |
Price position | Affordable | Premium | Mid range |
Marine catfish suits people who prefer mild tasting fish with soft flesh and want a fish that absorbs curry spices well.
It provides protein with very little carbohydrate in representative nutrition data.
Anyone with a fish or seafood allergy should avoid it. Pregnant people and others with specific dietary restrictions should follow current seafood consumption guidance and use the fish's confirmed source and species information.
Feature | Marine Catfish | Hamour | Kingfish |
Texture | Soft and flaky | Firm and chunky | Dense and meaty |
Flavour | Mild and slightly sweet | Rich and mild | Stronger fish flavour |
Bones | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Best cooking | Curry, frying, rice dishes | Grill, fry | Grill, steak |
Price position | Affordable | Premium | Mid range |
Marine catfish suits people who prefer mild tasting fish with soft flesh and want a fish that absorbs curry spices well.
It provides protein with very little carbohydrate in representative nutrition data.
Anyone with a fish or seafood allergy should avoid it. Pregnant people and others with specific dietary restrictions should follow current seafood consumption guidance and use the fish's confirmed source and species information.
