Cape snoek at its best. Bold, oily, and unmistakably South African — this is the fish that belongs on the braai, in the smoker, or slow-cooked in a pot with apricot jam and a handful of spices or for a lovely curry. Cleaned, gutted, head off, and flecked, so it's ready to cook the moment it arrives. Each fish weighs between 1.5–2kg, delivered to your door within 12–48 hours.

Why You'll Love It

• Head off and flecked — cleaned and prepped, no extra work needed
• 1.5–2kg per fish — the right size for a family braai or a proper sit-down meal

Rich, bold flavour

•  Full-bodied, snoek holds up to strong marinades and open flame
• A South African icon — the fish Cape Town has been cooking for generations
• Backed by 30+ years in the seafood industry — Shami trusted for quality and consistency

How to Cook

For the classic braai: marinate in apricot jam, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon, then grill skin-side down over medium coals for 15–20 minutes until the flesh flakes easily. For a smoky oven bake: wrap in foil with butter, garlic, and fresh herbs and roast at 180°C for 25–30 minutes. Snoek also works beautifully in a curry — flake the cooked fish into a spiced tomato base and serve over rice.

Pairs Well With

Season with our Fish Spice or add heat with our Cajun Spice. Serve alongside Hake Fillets for a mixed fish spread, or browse the full Fish collection for more options. Pair with our 7-in-1 Seafood Curry Masala if you're going the curry route.

Storage

Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Once thawed, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours. Do not refreeze once thawed.