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Lutjanus argentimaculatus |
July: Active feeding. Yellow snapper continues to feed in coastal and deep waters.
Requires careful handling. In Southeast Asia, often prepared in tamarind sauce. In Australia and Oceania, considered a delicacy for traditional feasts.
Found in Indo-Pacific region, mangroves and coral zones. Can reach up to 1 m and over 10 kg. Juveniles often found in estuaries and freshwater.
Shore and boat fishing near mangroves and reefs Uses live bait, shrimp, squid, and soft lures Bottom rigs and jigging are effective
Most active at night and dusk. Prefers cover like logs, rocks, and mangroves.
Average weight: 2.5 kg
Firm, tasty meat with few bones. Fillet is easy to cut, thick skin — can be removed for frying. Highly valued in cooking.
Fillet: Frying, baking, grilling, ceviche
Whole: Stuffing and whole baking
Head and backbone: Rich soups and broths
Whole: Stuffing and whole baking
Head and backbone: Rich soups and broths
Thai-Style Snapper Fillet (Frying)
With coconut milk, lime and chili sauce
With coconut milk, lime and chili sauce
1. Fry snapper fillet until golden.
2. Add sauce: coconut milk, curry paste, lime, soy sauce.
3. Simmer 5–7 min, serve with rice.
2. Add sauce: coconut milk, curry paste, lime, soy sauce.
3. Simmer 5–7 min, serve with rice.
Grilled Yellow Snapper with Garlic Butter (Grilling)
Simple preparation with rich aroma
Simple preparation with rich aroma
1. Coat fillet with butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
2. Grill 4–5 min per side.
3. Serve with herbs and potatoes.
2. Grill 4–5 min per side.
3. Serve with herbs and potatoes.
Yellow Snapper Vegetable Soup (Boiling)
Light tropical-style fish soup
Light tropical-style fish soup
1. Boil head and backbone for broth.
2. Add vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery), spices, and fish pieces.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.
2. Add vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery), spices, and fish pieces.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.