{"product_id":"whole-mouse-grouper","title":"Frozen Whole Mouse Grouper","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole deep-water grouper with black-spotted skin and dense, snow-white flesh that stays in clean flakes under steam. One of the firmest fish in the grouper family, and the one most chefs reach for when the plate has to hold together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole body of \u003cem\u003eEpinephelus coioides\u003c\/em\u003e, gutted, gilled and scaled, head and tail on. Skin carries dark spots over a pale grey ground. Flesh is thick at the shoulder, fine-grained, and low in fat, so it steams without falling apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaught on deep reef grounds in the South China Sea and landed into chilled seawater, then cleaned and vacuum packed at the landing station before freezing. Whole-fish packing keeps the belly intact and the flesh moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole, cleaned, head on, vacuum packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800–1000 g per fish, 2 fish per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum sealed, then boxed in a liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eState\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen at −18 °C or colder. The vacuum seal holds the skin against the flesh and keeps it from drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 12 months at −18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThawed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–4 °C, cook within 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThawing:\u003c\/strong\u003e overnight in the refrigerator, bag cut open\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze once fully thawed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest before date is printed on the vacuum bag. Shipped on a cold chain with gel ice in an insulated liner; freeze on arrival and check the bag is still tight and the eyes clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScore the flanks, lay ginger and spring onion over the fish and steam for 10 to 12 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePour hot oil over the skin, then finish with light soy and shredded scallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut into thick sections and simmer in a clear broth with tofu and coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSear the head and frame first, then braise in a clay pot with garlic and shiitake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains fish. Packed in a facility that also handles shellfish and molluscs. Sold as food only, with no health or medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LACHLAN KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48179388186708,"sku":"LK-SEA-05","price":79.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/4316\/8852\/files\/whole-mouse-grouper-1.jpg?v=1794450103","url":"https:\/\/lakenmart.shop\/products\/whole-mouse-grouper","provider":"LACHLAN KENNEDY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}