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Monkfish: wholesale supply from Portugal
Monkfish tails have firm, lobster-like flesh without pin bones, the base of Portuguese 'arroz de tamboril' and monkfish skewers.
Overview
Monkfish (Lophius vomerinus, Lophius litulon) is a lean species found in the South-East Atlantic (South Africa and Namibia) and the North Pacific. Its flesh is dense and meaty, which makes it well suited to stews, rice dishes, grilling and oven baking.
Gialmar supplies Monkfish frozen. Lots are received, checked and stored at our IFS Food-certified plants in Tondela and Lajedo, so you can order from stock in Portugal all year round.
We supply Monkfish 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 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 We do not publish a price list, because prices follow season and landings; we confirm them per order.
Store frozen Monkfish at −18 °C or below. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator at 0–4 °C and do not refreeze after thawing.
Lophius vomerinus, Lophius litulonScientific name
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Presentations
Whole
Whole Monkfish, graded by size; gutting and cleaning on request.
Fillets
Fillets cut to size, skin-on or skinless depending on species.
Chunks
Chunks for stews, soups, skewers and further processing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scientific name of Monkfish?
Monkfish is traded as Lophius vomerinus, Lophius litulon, a whitefish found in the South-East Atlantic (South Africa and Namibia) and the North Pacific.
Is Monkfish available fresh or frozen?
We supply Monkfish frozen, from stock in Portugal, all year round.
Which presentations of Monkfish can I order?
Whole, Fillets and Chunks. Other cuts and packing formats can be discussed for regular volumes.
How is Monkfish usually cooked?
Its flesh is dense and meaty. Typical uses are stews, rice dishes, grilling and oven baking.
How do I get a price for Monkfish?
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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