What is snakehead fish?

Snakehead fish is a freshwater fish with firm, white, mild flesh, eaten in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. It is cooked in soups, stews, braises and hot pots.

Where can I buy snakehead fish near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Snakehead fish on Weee! includes Evergreen Food Snakehead Fish Slices, iCook Snakehead Fish Slices and Oceankist Snakehead Fish Steak.

What does snakehead fish taste like?

Snakehead fish has a mild, slightly sweet taste and a firm, meaty texture that holds up in soups and braises. It does not taste strongly fishy.

How do you cook snakehead fish?

Thaw snakehead fish slices or fillets and cook them in soup, in a Sichuan-style boiled fish, steamed or braised. Slices cook very quickly, so add them at the end of cooking.

What dishes use snakehead fish?

Popular snakehead fish dishes include Sichuan boiled fish, pickled mustard green fish soup, Vietnamese canh chua ca loc and ca kho to. Weee! also sells ready-made Chaimi boiled snakehead fish with noodles.

Is snakehead fish the same as black fish?

In Chinese markets, snakehead is often sold as black fish (hei yu). The names refer to the same type of freshwater fish.

How should I store frozen snakehead fish?

Keep frozen snakehead fish in the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator, and cook it soon after thawing. Do not refreeze fish that has fully thawed.

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Top 5 products for Snakehead Fish

#1

Evergreen Food Snakehead Fish Slices Frozen

Evergreen Food Snakehead Fish Slices (frozen) are sliced snakehead fillets. Poach in a sour mustard green soup or simmer in a Sichuan-style broth.

$4.94 - $5.49

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陈凌
The fish fillets were very fresh, and the fish meat was firm. I also stir-fried yam slices and wood ear mushrooms.
脆脆海苔
That's good, the ice packs arrived still warm.
Ullrhymn
It thaws quickly and tastes good, but it's a bit troublesome to make.
joyfeng1012
Not too big bag next time will buy two but it‘s verh fresh not have any other smells so easy to cook with
青
Buy it on sale and you can make scallion oil fish fillets or sauerkraut fish.
Anson
The fish fillets were very fresh, the price was very reasonable, and the shipping was very fast.
Candy Yu
It's great for making boiled fish, very fragrant and delicious! I've already repurchased it several times.
Candy Yu
It's easy and convenient to cook, and the price is reasonable. I would definitely buy it again!
Viola
I've bought these fish fillets an endless number of times.
Jessie
Very nice fish

#2

iCook Snakehead Fish Slices Frozen

iCook Snakehead Fish Slices (frozen) are ready-sliced fish for hot pots and soups. Add to simmering broth near the end so the slices stay tender.

$3.69 - $4.99

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cheryltyyen
It tastes great after thawing and cooking; I'll buy this from now on.
Abdul's
These fish fillets are delicious in hot pot; they're very tender.
Vanessa
Best of the best!
朱海静
Excellent, well-packaged, and the product is fresh!
dongruli1109
These fish slices are really convenient for making fish soup or hot pot. They’re already sliced, which saves a lot of prep time. The portion size is just right for one or two people, and they’re easy to keep in the freezer for a quick meal. A nice option when I don’t feel like preparing fresh fish from scratch!
southriver37
First time buying this and hope it’s good as customer’s reviews
PPPG
I've repurchased this multiple times; I love it and it's a must-have for my home.
Xinhui
Fish slices are delicious in hot pot or with sour soup and fatty beef.
麦姐姐
These are thick fish fillets with some skin still on. After thawing, I cooked them in a tomato broth from Haidilao hot pot. There were no fish bones at all, and not a trace of fishy smell! Haha, the fillets are really thick; to me, they should be called fish chunks!
青
The fish slices from Haidilao's pickled fish seasoning packet were a bit too thick, but otherwise, there were no problems.

#3

Oceankist Snakehead Fish Steak, Frozen 14 oz

Oceankist Snakehead Fish Steak (14 oz, frozen) is a thick cut of snakehead. Use for braising, steaming or pan-frying.

$4.94 - $6.29

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Yen
The fish is definitely dead.
DaniaCarela
Fresh and high quality
weee.17485656
The fish tastes really good when made
weee.17485656
The fish tastes amazing
Warunee
This brand has a better taste than the one without bones.
thuymoon
I bought two packs: one with 4 pieces and one with 5 pieces. They were still frozen when I received them.
Lyna
Delicious will buy it again
HoNgoc
The fish is delicious and fresh
jannad058
Okay, but I prefer the whole thing
Helen
The fish are very fresh.

#4

Chef Delight Snakehead Fish Fillets, Frozen 250 g

Chef Delight Snakehead Fish Fillets (frozen, 250 g) are boneless-style fillets for stir-fry, soup and steaming. Thaw before cooking.

$4.49 - $5.49

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貓頭鷹
This is my first time buying this brand of blackfish slices. I'll leave another review after I've tried them.
weee.7909674
Add a few slices of fish to the Korean tofu stew to enhance the flavor.
weee.7907702
I bought it during a sale after seeing all the good reviews, haven't used it yet, hope it tastes good
天梯
Kung Fu Black Fish Slices, the black fish is incredibly fresh and delicious.
Meimei
It's exactly the kind of product I've always wanted. No need to go out shopping, having Weee is truly wonderful.
Rose
Captain Jack Sparrow Kung Fu Fish Fillets, Black Fish, Frozen, 250g, Boneless
SophT
Worried that there wouldn't be enough fish slices in the sauerkraut fish bun, I bought these fish slices separately to make up for it. Now it's perfect!
xlz
Very convenient, I bought it to make sauerkraut fish.
Irene's Kitchen
Captain Jack Sparrow Kung Fu Fish Fillets, Black Fish, Frozen, 250g. Every slice is fantastic.
weee.11699673
nice and firm fish flesh

#5

Chaimi Snakehead Fish Fillet 250 g

Chaimi Snakehead Fish Fillet (250 g) is a fillet for soups and braises. Use it in a spicy boiled fish or a pickled mustard green soup.

$4.89 - $5.49

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zxiangsusan
The fish fillets are tender, delicious, and have no fishy smell. I will definitely buy them again!
Amy
This blackfish fillet is really good; it doesn't have much patina, and the fish meat is fresh and tender.
静文
I buy things every day, they're always so fresh! I bought another 170 yuan worth today, and the delivery was incredibly fast.
weee.17824571
This blackfish slices are good; I've bought them many times.
白桦
These blackfish fillets are fresh and delicious; the whole family loves them.
Mia.T
I've repurchased it multiple times
KK
This fish fillet is amazing! It's so good—thin yet springy. I made it into a sour soup with beef and fish fillets.
Anna
Good quality, I've already repurchased, and they deliver to my door.
贝拉
There wasn't much snakehead fish in the bag, but it was quite tender.
淳淳Sharon
I bought it to make golden broth pickled fish. It's delicious. One pack is enough for one meal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is snakehead fish?
Snakehead fish is a freshwater fish with firm, white, mild flesh, eaten in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. It is cooked in soups, stews, braises and hot pots.
What does snakehead fish taste like?
Snakehead fish has a mild, slightly sweet taste and a firm, meaty texture that holds up in soups and braises. It does not taste strongly fishy.
What dishes use snakehead fish?
Popular snakehead fish dishes include Sichuan boiled fish, pickled mustard green fish soup, Vietnamese canh chua ca loc and ca kho to. Weee! also sells ready-made Chaimi boiled snakehead fish with noodles.
How should I store frozen snakehead fish?
Keep frozen snakehead fish in the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator, and cook it soon after thawing. Do not refreeze fish that has fully thawed.

Where can I buy snakehead fish near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Snakehead fish on Weee! includes Evergreen Food Snakehead Fish Slices, iCook Snakehead Fish Slices and Oceankist Snakehead Fish Steak.
How do you cook snakehead fish?
Thaw snakehead fish slices or fillets and cook them in soup, in a Sichuan-style boiled fish, steamed or braised. Slices cook very quickly, so add them at the end of cooking.
Is snakehead fish the same as black fish?
In Chinese markets, snakehead is often sold as black fish (hei yu). The names refer to the same type of freshwater fish.

陈凌
The fish fillets were very fresh, and the fish meat was firm. I also stir-fried yam slices and wood ear mushrooms.
脆脆海苔
That's good, the ice packs arrived still warm.
Ullrhymn
It thaws quickly and tastes good, but it's a bit troublesome to make.
joyfeng1012
Not too big bag next time will buy two but it‘s verh fresh not have any other smells so easy to cook with
青
Buy it on sale and you can make scallion oil fish fillets or sauerkraut fish.
Anson
The fish fillets were very fresh, the price was very reasonable, and the shipping was very fast.
Candy Yu
It's great for making boiled fish, very fragrant and delicious! I've already repurchased it several times.
Candy Yu
It's easy and convenient to cook, and the price is reasonable. I would definitely buy it again!
Viola
I've bought these fish fillets an endless number of times.
Jessie
Very nice fish
cheryltyyen
It tastes great after thawing and cooking; I'll buy this from now on.
Abdul's
These fish fillets are delicious in hot pot; they're very tender.
Vanessa
Best of the best!
朱海静
Excellent, well-packaged, and the product is fresh!
dongruli1109
These fish slices are really convenient for making fish soup or hot pot. They’re already sliced, which saves a lot of prep time. The portion size is just right for one or two people, and they’re easy to keep in the freezer for a quick meal. A nice option when I don’t feel like preparing fresh fish from scratch!
southriver37
First time buying this and hope it’s good as customer’s reviews
PPPG
I've repurchased this multiple times; I love it and it's a must-have for my home.
Xinhui
Fish slices are delicious in hot pot or with sour soup and fatty beef.
麦姐姐
These are thick fish fillets with some skin still on. After thawing, I cooked them in a tomato broth from Haidilao hot pot. There were no fish bones at all, and not a trace of fishy smell! Haha, the fillets are really thick; to me, they should be called fish chunks!
青
The fish slices from Haidilao's pickled fish seasoning packet were a bit too thick, but otherwise, there were no problems.
Yen
The fish is definitely dead.
DaniaCarela
Fresh and high quality
weee.17485656
The fish tastes really good when made
weee.17485656
The fish tastes amazing
Warunee
This brand has a better taste than the one without bones.
thuymoon
I bought two packs: one with 4 pieces and one with 5 pieces. They were still frozen when I received them.
Lyna
Delicious will buy it again
HoNgoc
The fish is delicious and fresh
jannad058
Okay, but I prefer the whole thing
Helen
The fish are very fresh.
貓頭鷹
This is my first time buying this brand of blackfish slices. I'll leave another review after I've tried them.
weee.7909674
Add a few slices of fish to the Korean tofu stew to enhance the flavor.
weee.7907702
I bought it during a sale after seeing all the good reviews, haven't used it yet, hope it tastes good
天梯
Kung Fu Black Fish Slices, the black fish is incredibly fresh and delicious.
Meimei
It's exactly the kind of product I've always wanted. No need to go out shopping, having Weee is truly wonderful.
Rose
Captain Jack Sparrow Kung Fu Fish Fillets, Black Fish, Frozen, 250g, Boneless
SophT
Worried that there wouldn't be enough fish slices in the sauerkraut fish bun, I bought these fish slices separately to make up for it. Now it's perfect!
xlz
Very convenient, I bought it to make sauerkraut fish.
Irene's Kitchen
Captain Jack Sparrow Kung Fu Fish Fillets, Black Fish, Frozen, 250g. Every slice is fantastic.
weee.11699673
nice and firm fish flesh
zxiangsusan
The fish fillets are tender, delicious, and have no fishy smell. I will definitely buy them again!
Amy
This blackfish fillet is really good; it doesn't have much patina, and the fish meat is fresh and tender.
静文
I buy things every day, they're always so fresh! I bought another 170 yuan worth today, and the delivery was incredibly fast.
weee.17824571
This blackfish slices are good; I've bought them many times.
白桦
These blackfish fillets are fresh and delicious; the whole family loves them.
Mia.T
I've repurchased it multiple times
KK
This fish fillet is amazing! It's so good—thin yet springy. I made it into a sour soup with beef and fish fillets.
Anna
Good quality, I've already repurchased, and they deliver to my door.
贝拉
There wasn't much snakehead fish in the bag, but it was quite tender.
淳淳Sharon
I bought it to make golden broth pickled fish. It's delicious. One pack is enough for one meal.