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Steam Emperor Red Snapper Fish


Juvenile Emperor Red Snapper
The Emperor Red Snapper is a superb eating fish and is considered one of the best fish for fish head curry although not many places actually serve it because of its higher price.   They grow to quite a large size which means that the fish head will contain a lot more gelatinous bits which is much appreciated by the Chinese.  Two places which you can find this fish being served are Zai Shun and Ocean Curry Fish Head.
The juvenile fish bears several distinct bands on its body which makes it easily distinguishable from the other snappers.  There are a few references which state that the stripes look like a “broad arrow”, but I have yet to figure out how it even vaguely resembles an arrow! These stripes fade as the fish grows into adulthood such that they are an homogeneous red colour when fully grown.  They are known in Australasia as “Government Bream” perhaps because the red stripes give the impression that it is entangled in red tape or that it is reminiscent of the symbol for government property. (1)  They can grow up to 100cm but the largest usually seen at the market are around 60cm.

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