What Fish to Buy - The expat Cheat Sheet
Customers can find a eide variety of local fish including hamour, zubaidi, or barramundi in Qatar. Shrimp, lobster, oyster, crab, and clams are also widely available.
Here's quick expat-friendly breakdown:
| Fish | Local Name | Best Cooked as |
| Grouper | Hamour | Grilled, fried, or curried |
| Silver Pomfret | Zubaidi | Pan-fried whole |
| Barramundi | Qabbot | Baked or steamed |
| King Fish | Kanaad | Grilled steaks |
| Shrimp | Rubyan | Any style |
Tilapia is the major freshwater fish sold in local fish markets and retail stores, with demand especially coming from expatriates from Asian countries who are particulrly food of freshwater fish.
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