Silver Pomfret
Also known as：White pomfret, mirror fish
Pampus argenteus
- Origin
- East China Sea, Yellow Sea
- Season
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Appearance
- A mirror-flat silvery fish with tiny scales, small head and mouth, and a forked tail. Elegant and photogenic — the high-glamour fish of banquet platters.
Content compiled by the Xian Mancang team
Introduction
品种介绍Silver pomfret has tender flesh, few bones and a fine flavor; medium-sized 'hand-palm' fish are considered the best eating. A traditional premium fish of the East China Sea with steady demand at weddings and festivals.
Holding Environment
暂养环境Xian Mancang holding advisor: temperature, salinity, water quality and density references per species — feel free to exchange holding experience.
Silver pomfret is sensitive to water quality and hard to hold live; it is mainly distributed iced. Store iced at 0–4°C, keeping quality 3–5 days.
Vessel-frozen fish keep long at -18°C; texture drops slightly after thawing but flavor holds. Parameters above are reference values — adjust to water quality and season.
Economic Value
经济价值Pricing is heavily size-graded: small fish (under 250 g) are affordable, medium 250–500 g are most popular, and large wild fish can exceed 100 CNY/jin. A profit category for iced-fish channels.
Culinary & Commercial Use
烹饪与商业用途Home: steamed silver pomfret showcases the tender flesh; pan-frying until golden is another favorite. Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai cooks love 'scallion-oil pomfret' — hot oil poured over to release fragrance.
Foodservice uses it as the whole-fish centerpiece of banquets (a wish for safety and peace); pan-fried pomfret is a main course in upscale restaurants. Thick flesh, few bones — ideal for seniors and children.
Buying Guide
选购指南Fresh fish has a bright silver sheen, clear eyes and red gills; flesh should be firm and springy. Beware 'water-injected' pomfret — soft flesh and inflated weight signal mishandling.
Market Reference
规格行情Reference price: iced 25–80 CNY/jin by size; large wild fish carry strong premiums. Prices rise before Spring Festival, steady otherwise.
Silver Pomfret · FAQs
How do I pick the freshest Silver Pomfret?
Fresh fish has a bright silver sheen, clear eyes and red gills; flesh should be firm and springy. Beware 'water-injected' pomfret — soft flesh and inflated weight signal mishandling.
What are the live-holding requirements for Silver Pomfret?
Silver pomfret is sensitive to water quality and hard to hold live; it is mainly distributed iced. Store iced at 0–4°C, keeping quality 3–5 days.
What is the current market price of Silver Pomfret?
Reference price: iced 25–80 CNY/jin by size; large wild fish carry strong premiums. Prices rise before Spring Festival, steady otherwise.
How do I cook Silver Pomfret? What methods work best?
Home: steamed silver pomfret showcases the tender flesh; pan-frying until golden is another favorite. Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai cooks love 'scallion-oil pomfret' — hot oil poured over to release fragrance.
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