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Bridled Bream (Captain)

Original price was: ₨1,100.Current price is: ₨900.

Bridled Bream (Captain) is a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat’s whiskers, they are very abundant in the Arabian Sea. Wild-caught catfish take on the water character they are raised in. Although they are not highly prized, they are famous for the eggs and swimbladder exports.

The size you get: Approx. 300 to 700 grams per fish.

Note: All our prices and billings are based on the pre-cleaning/cutting weight of the seafood. The net weight at the time of delivery will be dependent on the type of cleaning you choose.

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Introduction

So far, you might have noticed that all the fish from the bream family are beautiful and so is the bridled bream. Although not very abundant such as common sea bream or Goldline bream bridled bream – captain has a limited supply throughout the year.

Bridled bream – captain is slightly thick and meaty as compared to other breams and is a versatile cutting option. This sweet and moist flavor fish can be cooked in any imaginable way.

Flavor Profile

Captain fish has pinkish flesh when raw and sweet and a mild taste when properly cooked.

Nomenclature

  • English Name: Bridled sea bream, Two-bar sea braem
  • Local Name: Captain
  • Scientific Name: Acanthopagrus catenula

Habitat

The captain is a Sea fish that lives in shallow coastal waters, mainly around coral reefs, enters estuaries and bays.

Catching Method

The captain is caught using Gillnets, Seines, and Handlines.

Physical Attributes

Captain has Scales on the body. The dorsal fin is with 11 spines and 12–15 soft rays, 4½ scale rows between fifth dorsal fin spine base and lateral line, molariform teeth present in both jaws, interorbital area scale-less, anal fin with 3 spines and 10 soft rays.

Color

The captain is silvery with two black bars on their head. The dorsal, caudal, and pectoral fins are yellowish-orange shades.

Size

On average, the Captain size range is 300 to 700 grams per fish. However, other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

The captain is preferred for all types of cutting but Whole & gutted is the best option.

Approx. Cutting Yields

Whole: 100%
Gutted: 80%
Headless and Gutted: 65%
Slices: 60%
Boneless: 33%

Cooking Preferences

The captain is preferred to whole grill and deep-frying. It can be baked and steamed also

Health Benefits

  • Heart friendly
  • Lowers Blood Pressure
  • Improves Immune System
  • Strengthens the bones
  • Improves Skin and Hair health
Additional information
Weight 1 kg
cutting

Whole ( uncleaned )

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Whole ( gutted )

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Whole but head removed

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Boneless Fillet ( 2 fillets per fish )

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Boneless biscuits

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Boneless fingers
Size

200 to 300g

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400 to 600g

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800 to 1000g
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