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Colossoma macropomum |
July: The young begin developing, following the adults.
May bite when provoked. Popular in South American cuisine. Used in traditional dishes and festive recipes.
Inhabits rivers of the Amazon basin. Omnivorous species feeding on plants and small fish.
Fishing with plant-based baits and large live bait Using bottom rigs and nets Fishing in slow rivers and lakes
Active in morning and evening. Prefers areas with dense vegetation and submerged wood.
Average weight: 10 kg
Meat spoils quickly, requires rapid processing and cooling. Firm, white meat with a nutty flavor. Consumed as food in South America.
Fillet: Frying, baking, stewing
Whole fish: Making soups and fish broth
Whole fish: Making soups and fish broth
Fried pacu with herbs (Frying)
Marinate fillet with lemon and garlic
Marinate fillet with lemon and garlic
1. Cut fillet and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Fry until golden brown.
2. Fry until golden brown.
Baked pacu with lemon (Baking)
Suitable for whole fish
Suitable for whole fish
1. Rub fish with spices and lemon.
2. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
2. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.