Premium Wild-Caught Cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis) – Mild & Delicate Flavor – 20g to 100g – Sustainable Seafood – Wildfischfang

Indulge in the Delicate Taste of Wild-Caught Cardinalfish!

Experience the mild and delicate flavor of Cardinalfish (Apogon Imberbis), known for its tender white flesh and fine, easily soluble texture. Whether you enjoy it fried whole, grilled, or as part of small stews, Cardinalfish offers a delicious and versatile option for Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Valued for its bright red color and sustainability, it’s a highly sought-after delicacy in Italy, France, and Greece. Cardinalfish promises a gourmet experience that is both nutritious and flavorful.

Key Features, Highlights & Product Specifications:

✅ Happen: Fresh, wild-caught Cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis), sourced from sustainable small-scale coastal fisheries in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic.

✅ Fang: Wild-caught using traditional small-scale fisheries, ensuring sustainability and minimal environmental impact.

✅ Wild Catch: 100% wild-caught Cardinalfish, offering a delicate, aromatic flavor that stands out in Mediterranean cuisine.

✅ Taste: Mild and delicate, with a slightly sweet taste and an almost crustacean-like umami character that complements a variety of dishes.

✅ Flesh: Tender, light, fine-grained, and lean—ideal for frying whole, grilling, or using in small stews.

✅ Preparation: Best served fried whole, deep-fried, or grilled. Popular in fish soups, tapas, or as an antipasto in Mediterranean cuisine.

✅ Health: High in protein, low in fat, and easy to digest. Contains essential minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium, making it a healthy option for all.

✅ Size & Weight: Typically ranges from 20g to 100g with an average size of 8–15 cm in length.

✅ Popularity: Highly valued in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Italy, France, and Greece, where it’s known as a delicacy.

✅ Special Features: Known for its bright red color, Cardinalfish is a popular choice at fish markets. It’s also appreciated for its small size, which makes it ideal for whole fish presentations.

✅ Price: CHF 20.– to CHF 35.– per kg, depending on freshness, catch region, and size.

✅ Wild Caught: Exclusively wild-caught from coastal waters, ensuring the highest quality and natural taste.

✅ Sustainability: The stock is considered stable, and due to its low commercial importance, it is not currently overfished.

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

✅ Fishing Methods: Caught using small-scale, traditional fishing methods that ensure sustainability.

✅ Countries of Origin: Found in the Mediterranean Sea and eastern Atlantic, particularly in rocky coastal areas, caves, and wrecks at depths of 5 to 50 meters.

✅ Popular Preparation Methods: Ideal for frying whole, grilling, or preparing in fish soups or tapas.

✅ Delicacy Status: Known as a delicacy in Mediterranean countries, especially in Italy, France, and Greece.