Red snapper

Also called: Kalluun cas (red snapper) (Soomaali) · Vivaneau rouge (Français) · سمك النهاش الأحمر (العربية)

What to look for

A fresh whole snapper has clear, bulging eyes, bright red gills, shiny skin and flesh that springs back when pressed. It should smell of the sea; cloudy eyes or a strong fishy smell mean it’s old. Ask for it scaled and gutted.