Red Drum(Sciaenops cellatus)
Common name: -Red Drum & Red Fish (USA) - Channel Bass (South Africa and UK) - Tambour Rouge (France) - Corvinon Ocelado (Spain) - Ombrina Ocellata (Italy)Scientific Name: - Sciaenops ocellatusOrigins: Perciformes of the sciaenidae family, originating in the Western Atlantic ocean and widespread in the Gulf of Mexico. The black spot on the tail is a distinguishing feature. Body is usually shiny grey, bronze or slightly bronze red depending on the time of year.Taste and Preparation: Firm white flesh with delicate flavour, suitable for all preparations both raw and cooked.Can be grilled, braised or fried. Sizes from 300g to 6,000g are available throughout the year.Grading and packing can be tailored to customer requirements.Storage Fresh products, stored on ice (<4°C/39°F) have a shelf life up to 12 days. Frozen products stored at (-18°C/0.4°F) have a shelf life of 24 months.
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- Seafood