Seabream (Safaid Dandia Fish)

Introduction

If you love fish that’s soft, buttery, and mild in flavor, Seabream, locally known as Safaid Dandia — is one of the best choices from the Arabian Sea. With its delicate white flesh and clean, slightly sweet taste, Seabream is perfect for families, kids, and anyone who prefers seafood without a strong smell.

This fish has a beautifully tender texture that flakes easily but still holds its shape when frying, grilling, or baking. Whether you’re making Karachi-style masala, golden shallow fry, herb-grilled fillets, or a low-oil baked recipe, Seabream adapts effortlessly to every cooking method.

Freshly sourced, hygienically cleaned, and delivered chilled — you enjoy restaurant-quality Seabream right at your doorstep in Karachi.

Similar Fish to Try

If you enjoy the mild, buttery taste of Seabream, you may also love White Pomfret (Safaid Paplet) for delicate sweetness, Red Snapper (Heera) for firmer flakes, or Emperor (Mulla) for a richer, meaty bite.

Flavor Profile

Sea Bream (Safaid Dandia Fish) is highly sought after because of its mild flavor. With its pinkish opaque flesh, the popularity of Sea Bream continues to grow as a slightly sweeter-tasting alternative to other costly fish and can be cooked in versatile methods.

Nomenclature

• English Name: Yellowfin Seabream, Sea Bream
• Local Name: Dandia, Kissi & Kartan
• Scientific Name: Acanthopagrus arabicus

Habitat

Seabream (Safaid Dandia Fish) is a Sea fish that mainly lives in shallow coastal waters.

Catching Method

Seabream (Safaid Dandia Fish) is caught using Gillnets, Hook lines, and Bottom Trawls.

Physical Attributes

Seabream (Safaid Dandia Fish) has Scales on the body. It has an Anal fin with 3 spines and 8–9 soft rays, molariform teeth are present in both jaws, 4½ scale rows between the 5th dorsal spine and lateral line and the interorbital area is scale-less.

Color

Silvery pale grey above and whitish silver below, visible streaks along longitudinal rows of body scales, dorsal fin greyish to hyaline and upper margin blackish, fin rays in terminal lower caudal fin lobe yellowish, pectoral fins whitish hyaline with a conspicuous diffuse dark blotch at the origin of the lateral line.

Size

On average, Sea bream Dandia Fish size range is 150 gram to 600 gram per fish. However, Other sizes are also occasionally available.

Cutting Preferences

Seabream (Safaid Dandia Fish) is preferred for Whole and Gutted and Headless and Gutted.

Approx. Cutting Yields

• Whole: 100 %
• Gutted: 70 %
• Headless and Gutted: 65 %
• Slices: 65 %
• Boneless: 33 %

Why Choose Seabream (Safaid Dandia) from Anbar Fish?

Mild, Buttery Flavor – Perfect for light or spicy recipes
Soft, Tender White Meat – Loved by kids & families
High Meat Yield – More edible flesh, fewer small bones
Fresh Daily Catch – Directly from the Arabian Sea
Hygienic, Chilled Delivery – Cleaned & ready to cook

Health Benefits of Seabream

Rich in Lean Protein – Great for everyday nutrition
Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Supports heart & brain health
Low in Fat & Calories – Ideal for healthy cooking
Vitamin B12 & D – Good for immunity & bone strength
Minerals like Selenium & Phosphorus – Helps body repair & metabolism

Cooking Inspiration

Crispy Fried Seabream – Golden, juicy, and full of flavor
Grilled Seabream Fillets – Smoky, tender, and aromatic
Seabream Masala Curry – Soft and flavorful with desi spices
Baked Lemon Seabream – Light, clean, and nutritious
Steamed Seabream – Healthy, simple, and elegant

Seabream (Safaid Dandia) — FAQ