Head On Gutted Scaled Tilapia 800g

Head On Gutted Scaled Tilapia 800gHead On Gutted Scaled Tilapia 800g comes already gutted and scaled, so it's ready to season and cook straight from thawing no prep beyond rinsing. Tilapia's firm, mild flesh takes on spice well and holds together through grilling, frying or simmering in pepper soup. How to prepare Thaw in the fridge, score the skin, season with ginger, garlic and pepper. Grill or fry whole until the flesh flakes easily, or add to a simmering pepper soup pot. Cook

Head On Gutted Scaled Tilapia 800g comes already gutted and scaled, so it's ready to season and cook straight from thawing — no prep beyond rinsing. Tilapia's firm, mild flesh takes on spice well and holds together through grilling, frying or simmering in pepper soup.

How to prepare

• Thaw in the fridge, score the skin, season with ginger, garlic and pepper.
• Grill or fry whole until the flesh flakes easily, or add to a simmering pepper soup pot.
• Cook thoroughly until the flesh flakes and reaches 63°C internal.

Storage

• Keep frozen at -18°C until ready to use. Defrost in the fridge overnight — do not refreeze once thawed. Use within 24 hours of defrosting.

Frequently asked

Do I need to gut or scale it myself?

No — this tilapia comes already gutted and scaled, so it's ready to season and cook once thawed.

What's the best way to cook a whole tilapia?

Scoring the skin and grilling or frying whole gives the best result, though it also works well simmered in pepper soup.