Fresh Gilt-head Bream (Dorade Royale)

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The most delicious of all the breams, the Gilt-head Bream is a round-ish in shape, and has a medium oil content. The flesh is soft, and produces small flakes that are rich and flavorful, with a mild sweet taste.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

Very tender when cooked, the Gilt-head Bream is popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Try it in Italian, Greek, French, or even Moroccan dishes. Pair it with fresh herbs, vegetables, and quality olive oil to truly bring out its flavor.

GO FOR GOLD

“Gilt” means a gold leaf or gold paint applied thinly to a surface, and Dorade translates to “golden.” This name is no coincidence as the Gilt-head Bream (or the Dorade Royale) is a round warmwater fish that is silver in color, and has a very distinct gold marking between its eyes.

Storage Instructions

Fresh fish will arrive to you in designated Styrofoam boxes with shaved ice. Kindly store in your fridge as soon as received.

For the best flavor and quality, fish should be prepared for eating the same day it is brought home, but it can be stored for two to three days in a refrigerator at a cool 4°C. You can store fish fillets in airtight bags in the freezer for up to a month. Cooked leftovers should be cooled and refrigerated as soon as possible and consumed within three days.