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Silver Scabbardfish
Soft, sweet flesh with few bones. In Portugal it is cut into steaks for frying or grilling and is a favourite in coastal restaurants.
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Black Scabbardfish: wholesale supply from Portugal
A deep-water longline fish emblematic of Madeira and Sesimbra, with tender white flesh, classically served with banana in Madeira or as fried fillets.
Overview
Black Scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo) is a medium-fat species found in the North-East Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained, which makes it well suited to frying, grilling and oven baking.
Gialmar supplies Black Scabbardfish fresh and frozen, depending on season and landings. Fresh fish is bought at Portuguese port auctions through our branches, iced at once and delivered in our own refrigerated trucks. Frozen stock, held at our Tondela and Lajedo plants, covers the rest of the year.
We supply Black Scabbardfish to wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, caterers, processors and importers in Portugal and international markets. Every lot is traceable from origin to delivery under our HACCP plan and IFS Food certification. MSC-certified supply is available for specific lines only, so please ask before ordering.
Available presentations: Whole, Fillets, Heads, Steaks and Chunks. To receive a quotation, tell us the presentation, size grade, glazing for frozen product, packing format, volume and delivery point. We do not publish a price list, because prices follow season and landings; we confirm them per order.
Keep fresh Black Scabbardfish on ice at 0–2 °C and use it within the shelf life on the label. Store frozen product at −18 °C or below and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator.
Aphanopus carboScientific name
Whitefish & large speciesCategory
Medium fatFat content
Fresh and frozenSupply
Presentations
Whole
Whole Black Scabbardfish, graded by size; gutting and cleaning on request.
Fillets
Fillets cut to size, skin-on or skinless depending on species.
Heads
Heads for fish stock, soup bases and processing.
Steaks
Cross-cut steaks for portion control in food service and retail.
Chunks
Chunks for stews, soups, skewers and further processing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scientific name of Black Scabbardfish?
Black Scabbardfish is traded as Aphanopus carbo, a whitefish found in the North-East Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Is Black Scabbardfish available fresh or frozen?
Both. Fresh supply depends on season and landings at Portuguese ports; frozen stock is available all year.
Which presentations of Black Scabbardfish can I order?
Whole, Fillets, Heads, Steaks and Chunks. Other cuts and packing formats can be discussed for regular volumes.
How is Black Scabbardfish usually cooked?
Its flesh is delicate and fine-grained. Typical uses are frying, grilling and oven baking.
How do I get a price for Black Scabbardfish?
Send the presentation, volume and delivery point through the quotation form or to geral@gialmar.com. We reply with availability and a quotation; there is no public price list.
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