Pintado, Brazilian
Common Names: Pintado, South African Catfish
AVAILABILITY Frozen Fresh
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Year Round
CATCH and COUNTRY of ORIGIN
Farm Raised
Brazil
SIZING
Hand Carved Half Side Fillets
Cut to Size Portions
FLAVOR PROFILE
Mild flavor with firm texture and delicate flake. Medium Oil content. Raw fish should be light/opaque color and cooks up snow white.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Roasting, Broiling, Pan Searing, Frying, Steaming, Poaching.
PRODUCT INFO
• South African Catfish
• Farm Raised
• Great Fat Content
• Unique Stripped Skin
• Fresh Water in Brazil
• GMO Free, Antibiotic Free
• All Natural
• Available Year Round
The Pintado has a very delicate, juicy,
slightly orange colored fillet when upon preparing
becomes white. The prepared fillet presents a firm
consistency, as well as a mild, pleasant taste. The
black and white patterned skin is not only attractive but
can be eaten.
