Smelt

Smelt, (Atherina boyeri), are small, silvery herring-like fishes. Native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and fished mainly in lagoons and estuaries.

They are:

Low in fat and low in calories.
A good source of Vitamin B12.
Rich in minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium, and selenium.

Vima presents them whole. Smelt are often eaten whole. The flesh is generally bland and tender. It is usually cooked fried or roasted, and the bones soften when cooked and may be eaten.

Available in:

Whole, 1kg/2.2lb bag, 10kg/22lb box
Whole, bulk pack, 7kg/15.4lb box

Category	Fish
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Gilt-head Seabream

The Gilt-head Seabream (Sparus aurata) called “Dorada” in Spain can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean’s eastern coastal regions.

Typically found in shallow waters and feeds mainly on shellfish and other small fish.

Gilt-head Seabream has become an important aquaculture species, particularly in the Mediterranean area.

Low in saturated fats, it’s a healthy and delicious seafood choice:

A rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
High content in vitamins A, E, and group B vitamins.
Minerals such as calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Vima presents the Gilt-head Seabream whole, with scales in order to maintain its flavor and juiciness.

It has white, flaky flesh, silver scales, firm texture, and medium sweet flavor, and makes a rich, meaty dish. Prized in the Mediterranean cuisine and highly regarded by European chefs.

Available in:

Whole, gutted, bulk pack, 7kg/15.43lb box

Monkfish

Monkfish (Lophius spp) can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Pacific Ocean.

The Monkfish is a large, deep-sea fish, with an enormous head that is mostly mouth and has sharp teeth. It is considered as one of the ugliest fish in the sea.

Fairly fast-growing, bottom-dwelling fish that reach maturity in about three to four years.

Monkfish is a good source of:

Minerals such as phosphorous and selenium.
Vitamin B12, B1, B3, and B9.
Low in fat.

Vima presents the Monkfish in tails. The only edible part of Monkfish is the tails. The tails provide good white, meaty, firm flesh, and versatile for use in a variety of fish recipes and as an extender for lobster.

Available in:

Monkfish tail

35.2 OZ/2.2lb/1kg bag, 10kg/22lb box

Skinless tail

IVP, bulk pack
IWP, bulk pack

Saithe

Saithe (Pollachius virens) from the Gadidae family, is a white fish similar to cod or pollock, but it differs from them by the longitudinal lines along its back. Mainly fished in the North Atlantic.

Saithe, a white fish, stands out for its low-fat content, other notable nutrients are:

Especially rich in protein and low in fat
High in vitamin B12, and D
High in selenium, an important element in an enzyme that fights harmful chemical processes in the body.

Saithe distinctive flavor goes well with spicy dishes and as the meat has a firm texture is well suited for frying.

Vima Saithe is mainly presented in fillets, skin-on and boneless, fished in Iceland, where it is filleted and processed, a guaranteed fresh product.

They are usually large fillets, between 500 to 1000 gr. Other possible presentations are in loins or portions.

Available in:

Fillet, IVP, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
Fillet, IQF, bulk pack, 10kg/22lb box
Fillet, interleaved, 2x9kg, 18kg/39.68lb box

Horse Mackerel

Horse Mackerel (Trachurus Murphyi), can be found in the South Pacific and Southwestern Atlantic, especially off Peru and Chile.

The meat is firm, and thanks to a high-fat content, well-flavored:

An excellent source of vitamins A, D, and B12.
High content of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Rich in proteins.
It contains minerals such as iron, magnesium, iodine, and potassium.

It is a well-known fish because delicious recipes and typical dishes are prepared in many cities, especially in Spain.

The Horse Mackerel, a bluefish, is widely consumed for its smooth and exquisite flavor. Vima presents it whole, and head-off gutted and tail-off.
They are perfect for all kinds of preparations, baked, grilled, stewed or pickled with the firm and very tasty meat.

The meat’s firmness allows us to prepare it raw, as in the preparation of Sashimi, or slightly marinated, as in a Ceviche.

Available in:

Whole Horse Mackerel, 20kg/44lb box

Red Mullet

Red Mullet is found primarily in the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and parts of the North Atlantic Ocean.

They are red or orange in color, with white meat boasting a particular flavor. Today they are an inevitable element of delicious Mediterranean dishes and cuisine.

Red Mullet is: