Whole

Fish

Whole

Whole parrotfish is the standard tropical market form—gutted, often scaled, fried deep or stewed in pepper sauces. The beak and bones remain; diners pick clean meat from the frame. Score thick areas, fry hot, and finish with acidic dressings. Serve with festival or rice and peas in Caribbean style.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Deep FriedGrilledStewed

Traits

BonyColourful SkinDefault FormFestiveFry Or StewHands-OnIsland

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 136

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 4.86 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.03 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.09 g
  • Cholesterol 57.1 mg
  • Sodium 78.6 mg
  • Salt 0.21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 19.8 g
  • Water 71.8 g
Detailed nutrients

Whole form averages edible parts as typically consumed.

History

Whole parrotfish cooked over coals and in pots across tropical island cultures.

Beach fry shops made whole parrotfish a tourist and local staple.

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