Premium Wild-Caught Ray (Cartilaginous Fish) – Mild, Sweet Flavor & Tender Wings – 300g to 800g – Sustainable Seafood – Wildfischfang

Indulge in the Delicate Flavor of Wild-Caught Ray!

Savor the mild, slightly sweet flavor of wild-caught Ray, a rare but valued delicacy with tender, fibrous meat. Known for its firm texture and almost boneless flesh, Ray is perfect for steaming, frying, or poaching. It is often prepared with butter, capers, and vinegar for an authentic French recipe. With lean, nutritious meat, it is an excellent choice for those seeking a healthy and sustainable fish option.

Key Features, Highlights & Product Specifications:

• ✅ Happen: Fresh, wild-caught Ray (Cartilaginous Fish), sourced from coastal waters worldwide, including the Mediterranean.

• ✅ Fang: Bycatch in trawl fisheries, less often targeted specifically, with sustainable fishing practices crucial for preserving stocks.

• ✅ Wild Catch: 100% wild-caught Ray, offering a mild, slightly sweet taste and a firm, fibrous texture that is reminiscent of crustaceans.

• ✅ Taste: Mild, slightly sweet, with a firm consistency that resembles crustaceans. Its delicate flavor makes it ideal for light dishes.

• ✅ Meat: Tender, white, and almost boneless with a cartilage structure, offering a firm, fibrous texture that is easy to cook.

• ✅ Preparation: Fried, steamed, or poached. It is commonly served with brown butter, capers, and vinegar in French cuisine (known as “Raie au beurre noir”).

• ✅ Health: Lean meat, rich in protein, vitamin B12, and selenium—making it a healthy choice for those on a balanced diet. May contain traces of mercury.

• ✅ Size & Weight: Typically, the wingspan ranges from 50 cm to over 2 meters, with wing pieces typically weighing between 300g and 800g.

• ✅ Popularity: Rarely available in Switzerland, but more popular in French cuisine. Ray is highly valued in Mediterranean regions for its unique flavor and texture.

• ✅ Special Features: Ray has no bones but cartilage, and only the wings are eaten. Its wings contain fine muscle strands that add to its unique texture.

• ✅ Price: CHF 18.– to CHF 36.– per kg, depending on freshness, catch region, and season.

• ✅ Wild Caught: Exclusively wild-caught Ray, ensuring premium quality and natural flavor.

• ✅ Sustainability: Many species of Ray are threatened by overfishing. Be cautious when purchasing, as trawling methods can damage the seabed. It's important to source from sustainable fisheries.

• ✅ Foundability: Available exclusively at Wildfischfang, your trusted source for premium wild-caught seafood.

• ✅ Fishing Methods: Caught by trawls, with sustainable fishing practices critical to protecting marine ecosystems.

• ✅ Countries of Origin: Found in the Mediterranean Sea and coastal waters worldwide. Popular species in the Mediterranean include the Common Stingray and the Eagle Ray.

• ✅ Popular Preparation Methods: Ideal for frying, steaming, or poaching. It is also often prepared in French-style recipes with brown butter and capers.

• ✅ Delicacy Status: Valued for its delicate and fibrous meat, Ray is considered a rare Mediterranean delicacy, with a unique texture and flavor.