Frozen Red Drum Fillet

Premium Red Drum Fillet from Seafood Link VN – Vietnam’s Finest Farm-Raised White Fish

Welcome to Seafood Link VN, your trusted Vietnam seafood supplier specializing in high-quality Red Drum Fillet. Sourced from carefully managed farms in Vietnam, our Red Drum Fillet (Sciaenops ocellatus) delivers firm white flesh with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that chefs and consumers worldwide appreciate. Available in skin-on and skin-off styles, CO-treated or natural, and precise portion sizes of 4–6 Oz, 6–8 Oz, and 8–10 Oz, this product is ideal for restaurants, retailers, foodservice operators, and further-processing plants.

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What Makes Red Drum Fillet Special?

Red Drum Fillet, also known as Redfish, Spottail Bass, Cá Hồng Mỹ, Cá đù đỏ, 점성어, and 红鼓鱼, comes from a euryhaline marine species originally native to the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts. In Vietnam, it has been successfully farmed for both domestic and export markets thanks to its fast growth, hardiness, and excellent fillet yield.

The flesh of Red Drum Fillet is characteristically white to light pink when raw and turns pure white when cooked. It has a firm, moist texture with large flakes and a clean, mild-sweet taste that is not overly “fishy.” These qualities make Red Drum Fillet highly versatile across Asian, Western, and fusion cuisines.

Nutrition-wise, Red Drum Fillet is a lean, high-protein seafood option. Per 100 g it typically provides approximately 120–130 kcal, 20–23 g of high-quality protein, 3–5 g of total fat, and is a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), selenium, vitamin B12, and potassium. Actual values may vary slightly depending on farming conditions and fish size.

Available Specifications of Red Drum Fillet

Seafood Link VN supplies Red Drum Fillet in the following popular commercial sizes:

• 4–6 Oz / pc
• 6–8 Oz / pc
• 8–10 Oz / pc

Styles include:

• Skin-on or Skin-off
• CO-treated (for color retention) or Non-CO treated (natural appearance)

Freezing method is Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) to lock in freshness, texture, and flavor. Packing options include:

• 1 pc per vacuum bag × 10 lbs (4.54 kg) per carton
• Plain PE vacuum bags
• Bulk IQF packing

Custom packing, private labeling, and mixed-container shipments are available upon request. Origin is Vietnam – farm-raised under controlled conditions with full traceability.

Shelf life is up to 24 months when stored continuously at –18 °C or below.

Processing Excellence and Food Safety

At Seafood Link VN partner factories, Red Drum Fillet undergoes a strict, transparent processing flow designed to meet the highest international standards:

1. Live or fresh raw material reception and quality inspection
2. Thorough washing and cleaning
3. Precise size grading
4. Skilled hand-filleting by experienced workers
5. Trimming and portion control
6. Optional CO treatment or natural processing
7. Rapid IQF freezing
8. Glazing (if required)
9. Metal detection
10. Vacuum packing or bulk packing
11. Final quality and appearance check
12. Carton labeling with full traceability codes
13. Frozen storage at –18 °C or colder
14. Reefer container loading under continuous cold-chain control

All processing facilities operate under HACCP, BRC, IFS, ISO 22000, HALAL, FDA, and EU-approved systems. This ensures that every Red Drum Fillet leaving Vietnam meets the food-safety expectations of importers in South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Culinary Versatility of Red Drum Fillet

Red Drum Fillet performs exceptionally well under almost any cooking method:

• Steaming (Vietnamese or Chinese style with ginger, scallions, and light soy)
• Grilling or pan-searing with butter, garlic, lemon, and herbs
• Baking or roasting for moist, flaky results
• Deep-frying or light frying for crispy texture
• Hotpot, stews, and soups (Korean-style spicy stews or Vietnamese canh chua)
• Portioned applications for foodservice and ready meals

Because the flesh holds together well and has minimal pin bones when properly filleted, Red Drum Fillet is preferred by chefs who need consistent plate presentation and reliable cooking performance. Larger fillet sizes (8–10 Oz) are particularly popular for restaurants and hotels requiring higher yield and premium appearance.

Why Choose Seafood Link VN for Red Drum Fillet?

As a specialized Vietnam seafood supplier, Seafood Link VN focuses on consistent quality, transparent communication, and flexible commercial terms (FOB, CFR, CIF). We support both full-container and mixed-container orders, providing complete export documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, Certificate of Origin, and Certificate of Analysis.

Our Red Drum Fillet is farm-raised, free from unnecessary additives, and processed under strict quality-control systems. Buyers benefit from reliable size grading, excellent fillet yield, and year-round availability that wild-caught supply often cannot match.

Whether you are an importer, distributor, supermarket chain, HORECA supplier, or further-processing factory, Seafood Link VN is ready to supply premium Red Drum Fillet that meets your exact specifications.

Contact us today for current quotations, samples, or customized packing solutions.

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