A member of the sweetlip family, similar to Grass Emperor/Grassy Sweetlip. Mild, slightly sweet pleasant flavour – stronger than Grassy – and low oiliness. White, firm, moist flesh with large flakes. Larger specimens have more sinew through the fillet, resulting in a firmer texture. Flesh holds together well for a reef fish and larger specimens are suitable for stews/curries.

Origin
Queensland

Official name
Spangled Emperor

Preparation

• Dry-filleted to ensure the flavour and texture is maintained
• Pinboned
• Depending on conditions at the time of supply, product for online orders may have been snap frozen and thawed
• Green/raw, chilled, commercially vacuum-packed