Hamour Fish | Gisser

Hamour Fish | Gisser Fish | Introduction

If you have ever traveled to the Middle East or Gulf, you have likely encountered Hamour Fish – Ghissar fish on the menus of upscale restaurants there. Hamour, a very hefty fish, is one of Pakistan’s main marine exports. It is a diverse group of fish, and numerous species of Hamour are prevalent in Pakistan. Because of its delicate flavor, This Fish is a very versatile culinary ingredient that is adored around the globe.

Taste Profile

Hamour is a slender, succulent fish with a distinct but mellow flavor. The flesh of this fish has sizable fragments and a robust texture. The flavor profile of this fish is comparable to that of Barramundi and Halibut. Despite its leanness, this fish is forgiving during preparation and can be difficult to “overcook” in the sense of becoming desiccated. Fillets can be poached successfully if handled gingerly, and they flake apart very easily on the plate. It is simple to entirely debone and is the ideal fish for the most delicate culinary situations.

The classification

Names in English: Hamour, Grouper

Gissar, Chunni, Nambo, and Lotari are the local names in this region.

The scientific name for this species is Epinephelus bleekeri.

Clan: Serranidae

Natural habitat

It is a species of marine fish that inhabits the littoral zone on shallow banks and adjacent porous substrate at depths between 30 and 105 meters.

Obtaining Method

Gillnets and Line Gears are used to catch it.

Physical Qualities

It has covered in Scales. The body depth is 3.0–3.5 inches SL; the preopercle is serrate with 2–9 enlarged serrates at the angle; the anal fin has 3 spines and 8–9 soft rays; the pectoral fin has 17–19 rays; and the caudal fin margin is truncated to slightly convex.

The Color

The head, body, dorsal fin, and upper third of the caudal fin are covered in numerous black-brown patches (approximately half the pupil diameter in adults).

Size

The average fish weighs between 1 kg and 5 kg. However, occasionally other sizes are also available.

Cutting Preferences

This Fish favored for slicing, boneless billets, boneless biscuits, and boneless finger meat.

Approximate Meat After Cutting

Whole: 100 percent

Aborted: 84%

61% of the population lacks a head.

67% of the total amount of slices

Without bones: 38%

Cooking Recommendations

It’s preferred to grilling, barbecuing, currying, steaming, and frying.

Health Advantages

Friendly to the

Reducing Blood Pressure

Enhances the Immune System

Bone strengthening

Enhances Hair and Skin health