spangled emperor (bream)

[English] plural spangled emperors

A fish from the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, related to sea breams with similar, generally white flesh. It is a popular fish with the Afro-Caribbean community in the UK and may be steamed or baked. Steaks can be grilled or fried. This fish has a perch-like head, long and sliping and the cheeks have no scales.

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