Leather Jacket Fish / Seruppu Meen (Udupoori)

Leather Jacket Fish, scientifically known as Aluterus monoceros, is a distinctive sea fish with mild flavour and firm flesh. Its characteristic thick outer skin is removed during cleaning, leaving the fish conveniently prepared for cooking.

Known as Seruppu Meen (செருப்பு மீன்)/ Kilathi meen in Tamil and Udupoori in Malayalam, Leather Jacket Fish can be prepared as fish fry, curry, tava fry, pan-fry or grilled fish. Its relatively mild taste also works well with both traditional Indian masalas and simple pepper, lemon and herb-based marinades.

At Supreme Seafood, Leather Jacket Fish is carefully handled, hygienically cleaned and neatly prepared before packing—making this unusual local catch easy to enjoy at home.

Why You'll Love It

• Mild seafood flavour
• Firm flesh and satisfying texture
• Tough outer skin removed during cleaning
• Suitable for fry, curry, tava fry and grilling
• Hygienically cleaned and ready for cooking

Local & Regional Names

English: Leather Jacket Fish, Unicorn Leatherjacket, Unicorn Filefish Tamil: Seruppu Meen (செருப்பு மீன்) / Kilathi meen Malayalam: Udupoori / Udu Poori Scientific Name: *Aluterus monoceros* Family: Monacanthidae

*Local names and spellings may vary between regions and fishing communities.*

Best For

Fish fry • Tava fry • Fish curry • Pan-fry • Grilling