Seer fish is an excellent source of selenium, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Scomberomorini is a tribe of ray-finned saltwater bony
fishes that is commonly known as the Spanish mackerels, seerfishes or seer fish.
They are a delicacy in several regions of South India and Sri Lanka. In Tamil
Nadu, this fish is called "Vanjaram" and is usually the costliest
variety available. In Kerala, it is called "Neymeen". It is called
"Aiykoora" in northern Kerala and south coastal Karnataka. In Sri Lanka,
it is known as "thora". Seerfishes are also referred to as "king
mackerels" in some areas. They have very sharp teeth and are handled with
care by fishers familiar with them. Seerfish is one of the more popular in this
group for eating.
Seer fish have darker meat and are one of the tastiest of
the Mackerel family. Seer Fish are also one of the richest sources for Omega-3
fatty acids. These are the polyunsaturated fatty acids with huge health
benefits. They are easily filleted and excellent eating baked, broiled,
steamed, smoked, poached, or fried.
Health Benefits:
- Improves Hair health
- Protecting the Skin
- Preventing age related muscular degeneration
- Strengthening immune system
- Lowering Cholesterol level
- Preventing Chronic disease
- Boosting bone health
Nutritional Facts:
| SERVING WEIGHT | 100 g (raw) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CALORIES | 139 | Niacin | 25% |
| PROTEIN | 19.29 g | Vitamin C | 3% |
| FAT, TOTAL | 6.3 g | Iron | 4% |
| SATURATED FATTY ACIDS, TOTAL | 1.828 g | Riboflavin | 12% |
| CARBOHYDRATE | 0 g | Vitamin B12 | 117% |
| SUGARS, TOTAL | 0 g | Magnesium | 10% |
| FIBER, TOTAL DIETARY | 0 g | Zinc | 4% |
| CHOLESTEROL | 76 mg | Pantothenic Acid | 9% |
| SELENIUM | 36.5 mcg | Phosphorus | 27% |
| SODIUM | 59 mg | Copper | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2% | ||
| Calcium | 1% | ||
| Thiamin | 9% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 23% |
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