Whole wild caught Saddletail Snapper, sometimes known as Large Mouth Nannygai, straight from the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays, Queensland (Copy) (Copy)

Saddletail Snapper - Fillets x 2 - 350gm

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Saddletail Snapper, also known as Large Mouth Nannygai, is a premium reef fish with firm, white flesh and a clean, mildly sweet flavour. It has a medium oil content, giving it a moist, succulent texture without being overly rich.

The fillets hold together beautifully when cooked, making them ideal for grilling, pan-frying, baking or barbecuing. A versatile, restaurant-quality fish prized for its clean finish and impressive plate appeal.

Saddletail Snapper, also known as Large Mouth Nannygai, is a premium reef fish with firm, white flesh and a clean, mildly sweet flavour. It has a medium oil content, giving it a moist, succulent texture without being overly rich.

The fillets hold together beautifully when cooked, making them ideal for grilling, pan-frying, baking or barbecuing. A versatile, restaurant-quality fish prized for its clean finish and impressive plate appeal.

Saddletail Snapper fillets (often called Large Mouth Nannygai) are highly regarded for their premium eating quality.

Eating Qualities

Flesh: Thick, pearly white fillets
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet and very clean
Texture: Firm and meaty with large flakes
Oil Content: Medium, giving a moist finish

Saddletail Snapper has a beautiful balance — rich enough to stay juicy, but still delicate and clean tasting. The fillets are thick and hold together exceptionally well, making them popular with chefs.

Best Cooking Methods

Pan-seared fillets
Grilled or barbecued
Oven baked
Crumbed or battered

It’s considered one of the better eating reef fish from the waters around the Great Barrier Reef, producing restaurant-quality fillets with a clean finish and impressive presentation.