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Fresh tilapia (بلطي)has mild white flesh that stays together well when grilled or pan cooked, making it a practical choice for spiced rice, fish curry and family meals. Fresh Fish Dubai selects farmed Nile tilapia, hand picks each fish, cleans and cuts it to order, then keeps it chilled at 0 to 4°C until packing; choose 500g from AED 25 or 1kg from AED 50, with whole cleaned preparation and cut to order options. Order 24/7 for chilled delivery in Dubai areas including Marina, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Business Bay, Al Barsha, Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah, with same day delivery available across other UAE areas and express delivery options of about 2 hours where applicable; suitable food grade chilled packaging protects the fish during transport. Fresh Tilapia Variants Variant Weight Price Preparation Availability Tilapia 500g AED 25 Whole cleaned or cut to order Fresh stock Tilapia 1kg AED 50 Whole cleaned or cut to order Fresh stock Product form: Fresh fish only, never pre cooked or pre packed. How it is picked: Each fish is hand picked against appearance, flesh condition, smell and overall product quality before cleaning. How it is prepared: Your fish is cleaned and cut after ordering rather than sitting pre cut in storage. Approximate piece count: Varies by fish size. Confirm the current count with Fresh Fish Dubai before ordering if piece count is important.
Attribute | Details |
English name | Nile tilapia |
Arabic name | بلطي |
Scientific name | Oreochromis niloticus |
Family | Cichlidae |
Fish type | Freshwater fish |
Habitat | Tropical shallow freshwater environments |
Commercial source | Farmed aquaculture |
Natural distribution | Africa including the Nile basin and other African freshwater systems |
FAO area | Not applicable as a wild marine catch |
Product status | Fresh and subject to daily stock |
Storage temperature | 0 to 4°C |
Preparation | Hand cleaned and cut to order |
Brand | Fresh Fish Dubai |
Serving customers since | 2020 |
Ordering | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
Price | AED 25 per 500g |
Nile tilapia is scientifically identified as Oreochromis niloticus and belongs to the Cichlidae family. FAO identifies it as a major cultured fish species, with a natural distribution in African freshwater systems, including the Nile basin.
Fresh tilapia has a mild flavour and soft white flesh, so you can season it strongly without the fish overpowering the dish. Its flesh works particularly well for pan-frying, grilling and baking, including preparations using cumin, coriander, garlic, lemon and chilli.
Fresh tilapia is also widely farmed, giving the supply chain a more predictable source than relying on a particular daily wild catch. FAO notes that Nile tilapia is the predominant cultured tilapia species worldwide.
• Picked for the cooking cut you need: Fresh Fish Dubai hand picks the fish, then cleans and cuts it after you place the order instead of relying on pre packed portions.
• Freshness protected at 0 to 4°C: Tilapia is kept continuously refrigerated from controlled storage through delivery, helping preserve its mild aroma and firm enough flesh for grilling.
• Serving customers since 2020: Fresh Fish Dubai combines local seafood ordering with
Fresh tilapia is selected individually rather than treated as an interchangeable pre packed product. The team checks the fish for a clean appearance, suitable flesh condition, and the absence of strong, unwanted odours before cleaning.
The fish remains refrigerated at 0 to 4°C and is prepared after ordering. This approach suits tilapia because its mild flesh benefits from being cleaned and cut close to the time it reaches your kitchen.
Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic and lemon. Pan fry over medium high heat for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until fully cooked.
Add lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander and a little olive oil. Bake at about 200°C for approximately 18 to 25 minutes depending on fish size.
Brush with oil and season with cumin, coriander, paprika and lemon. Grill for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, checking the thickest section before serving.
Feature | Fresh Tilapia | Hamour | Sea Bass |
Texture | Soft and flaky | Firm and meaty | Tender and flaky |
Flavour | Mild and clean | Richer | Mild and delicate |
Bones | Fine bones | Larger bones | Moderate bones |
Best cooking | Frying, grilling and baking | Grilling and baking | Baking and grilling |
Price position | Budget friendly | Premium | Mid to premium |
Fresh tilapia is suitable for people looking for a mild tasting fish that works with everyday meals. It provides protein and naturally contains no carbohydrate in the raw edible portion.
People with a known fish allergy should avoid tilapia unless a qualified healthcare professional advises otherwise. Remove bones carefully before serving young children or older adults.
