Abalone (perlemoen) | Live Box | Cultivated | x6
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About
A RARE BOUNTY OF FLAVOUR
Known for its buttery, salty taste, and slightly chewy texture (in a good way, think calamari steaks) abalone is a highly sought-after seafood. This desirability has led to populations being severely depleted, and as recently as 2010 Abalone was listed as an endangered species with demand from the far east and invader species depleting the populations on the South African coastline. While still targeted by poaching syndicates and highly regulated by the government and watchdogs, the growth of aquaculture has meant that more and more South Africans have been able to try this delicacy. Abalone takes about a decade to reach a harvestable age and this slow growth contributes to the pressure on the population. All our abalone is sustainably sourced from farms in Hermanus.
CONTENTS
6 x Whole Abalone with Shell (approx. 90 - 110g per abalone)
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Instructions
Your box will arrive fresh, simply store in your fridge, and use at your leisure (up to 2 days).
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Eco rating
The only sustainable way to source abalone is through aquaculture, and abalone should never be purchased from other sources. Our abalone comes from farms in Hermanus which use recirculating tanks to grow this rare sea snail. The feed used consists mostly of seaweed and is also sustainably sourced, while seaweed cultures are used to help purify the circulating water
ECOSYSTEM IMPACT : Very low
GEAR USED : Aquaculture
SUPPORTING LOCALS : Yes
DISTANCE TRAVELLED : 100km
DOLPHIN / TURTLE IMPACT : None
REPRODUCTION POTENTIAL : Very high
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Fishwife Recipes
Abalone in Panko Crumbs
Because of regulations and scarcity, many may wonder how to prepare this delicacy, luckily The Fishwife is here with a serving suggestion. You will need:
- 6 fresh abalone
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1.5 cups panko crumbs
- 1 egg
- 50g butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Preparation:
- Clean abalone with a vegetable brush thoroughly to remove any black residue.
- Pat dry with paper towel.
- Slice abalone into thin rounds (I managed to get about 2-3 slices from each abalone).
- Using a meat mallet, pound the abalone until tender.
- Mix flour, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
- Dip abalone slices into the flour mixture, coating evenly and set aside in a separate dish.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and set aside.
- Pour the panko crumbs into a bowl and set aside.
- Dip the flour coated abalone into the egg mixture and then into the panko crumb mixture and place coated pieces into a separate bowl for frying later.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a pan on a high heat and wait until its bubbling.
- Fry the panko coated abalone slices in the pan for 2-3 minutes a side until nice and golden.
- Remove from the pan and place on paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve with pink sauce (2 Tbsp Mayo, 1 Tbsp Tomato Sauce, 1 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce, 1 Tbsp Chutney)
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Delivery
R65 same-day packaging & delivery fee
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All zoned areas: Monday to Friday
- Order before 11am and receive your delivery the same day.
- Order after 11am and receive your delivery the following delivery day.
- Please note we do not deliver on Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays
We are working hard to extend our range. If you live outside our current delivery range but think there is significant demand in your area, please contact us.
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South AfricaAbalone
Excellent quality. Fresh and a good size for the price.
South AfricaAbalone
Product is always fresh and service is really good. The abalone however was smaller this time round compared to the first time I bought. But overall it’s really good!!
South AfricaPearler Perlemoen!
I've been wanting too try perlemoen for ages but what with their surrounding controversy, it seemed impossible. Enter Greenfish with farmed abalone, cultivated along our very own coastline. For a first-timer, the perlemoen were manageably sized and after some online research I was able to easily prep them for my recipe. 10/10 would recommend this beautiful univalve to any seafood-lover!
South AfricaTop quality
Excellent quality and impressive service thank you
South AfricaBy far one of the best foodservice providers in SA!!!
Ryan!!! By far one of the best foodservice providers in SA!!!
South AfricaBrilliant
Super quick delivery Quality was magic Will recommend any day
South AfricaFirst time using Greenfish
Excellent value for money. Freshest produce. Great service I’m hooked
South AfricaA surprise package
I ordered the fresh Abalone box, expecting a few tiny perlemoens. I was pleasantly surprised by the size and number that I received. They were perfectly packaged and still very much alive. I can’t wait to cook them this weekend.
South AfricaGreenfish
Excellent... had the abalone last night...absolutely fantastic...well packaged for delivery!!!will definitely purchase from them again
South AfricaLive Box Abalone
Great taste and quality! Delivery was spot on. Not to mention it was still alive... It reminded me of when my brother used to dive back in the day. Yummy....
South AfricaAbalone Live Box
The experience was brilliant from placing the order to receiving the box of Abalone. it was perfectly shelled and cleaned as requested and extremely well packaged. I even tried to order again but the product was out of stock. Its been a pleasure to deal with you guys.
South AfricaStunning Perlemon!
Just Fabulous and soooo delicious! A real treat, done with a lemony cream, garlic and chilli sauce with angel hair pasta!
South AfricaSouthern Fried Abalone
Fantastic !!! Abalone Box arrived right on time, professionally packaged and fresh, ready to be magically transformed into an American style Southern Fried Abalone, a dish I made up. My abalone, was my first time working with this absolutely devine creature from the farmed sea I tenderized it using the back of a metal spoon in the bag they came in. Was very handy with such great quality packaging. I used egg wash and then dusted them with my southern fried chicken flour mixture, which was absolutely the perfect choice. I fried without giving them too much bother just flipping them once on each side. I topped them with a lemon ailoi and zested lemon. They were so tender you could use your fork to cut them and fresh flavours of the abalone came through, the sauce enhanced. Ill be definitely making these most delicious treats again
South AfricaDelish from Greenfish!
It's been close on 20 years since I last tasted the unique delicacy of abalone but thanks to Greenfish, I was able to relive that amazing experience with great friends out from Denmark, my mother, sister, my wife and kids. Thanks for taking me back to some amazingly happy memories, and knowing I'll be ordering again, back to the future too.
South AfricaAbalone
Followed instructions perfectly
South AfricaExcellent service and seafood
Service speed freshness all excellent
South AfricaBaby Abalone, yellowtail and mussels
Best experience from ordering (amazing customer service) to deliver (super fast) My order arrived beautifully packed and so convenient Everything was so fresh and snacked of the sea Thank you so much @greenfish, you guys are the best!!! Def recommending you guys to everyone
South AfricaAbalone
It was delicious, just expected it to be a bit larger.
South AfricaPan fried abalone and ceps on toast
Awesome, rich and decadent but awesome!!!
South AfricaCommendation
Thank you so much for the excellent service and the Fresh and delicious abalone.