Fresh whole lady fish with shiny silver skin fish laid out on our market box, ready for sale.

Delicate, sweet, and highly sought-after, our Fresh Lady Fish (Kane) is a prized delicacy across coastal Indian and Asian cuisines. Sourced ocean-fresh, this slender white fish features fine, soft flesh with a mild, clean flavor profile that easily absorbs vibrant marinades and spices.

A timeless staple for seafood lovers, Lady Fish is world-famous for making authentic Mangalorean Kane Rava Fry—crisped to perfection with a spicy chili marinade and semolina crust. It also adds wonderful sweetness to light coconut-based fish curries. Prepared fresh to order by our expert fishmongers, vacuum-sealed, and delivered chilled straight to your door across the UK.

Fresh Lady Fish (Kane)

Name: Fresh Lady Fish (Kane)
Brand: Seafood Xpress
Price: 21.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£21.99

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How to Cook Fresh Lady Fish?

Crispy Mangalore Kane Rava Fry: Marinate cleaned Lady Fish in red chili paste, turmeric, tamarind juice, and salt for 15 minutes. Coat thoroughly in coarse semolina (rava) or rice flour and shallow-fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crunchy.

Coastal Coconut Fish Curry: Simmer cleaned fish gently in a light coconut milk, turmeric, green chili, and raw mango gravy. Lady Fish cooks very quickly and infuses a subtle sweetness into the broth.

Pan-Seared Garlic Butter: Lightly flour the fish and sear in hot butter with garlic and fresh herbs for a simple, delicate meal.
What is Lady Fish known as in India?
Lady Fish is popularly known as Kane in Karnataka (Mangalore), Kilangan in Tamil Nadu, and Nooli or Poothan in Kerala. It is widely regarded as one of the best fish for shallow frying.

Does Lady Fish have a lot of bones?
Lady Fish has a simple central spine with soft bones. When cooked fresh or crispy-fried, the central bone easily separates from the sweet, delicate white flesh.