Photo taken in Georgetown, Guyana
What Is Bangamary?
Bangamary, scientifically known as Macrodon ancylodon, is a mild, flaky white fish with a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. It’s also known by several other names depending on the region, including:
• King Weakfish (Suriname)
• Spotted Sea Trout (though not closely related to trout)
• Bangamary (Trinidad and Guyana)
This fish is wild-caught, typically found in coastal waters of Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname, and is processed in HACCP-certified facilities to ensure safety and quality.
King Weakfish/Bangamary at Quaker Valley Foods
Quaker Valley Foods is known for distributing over 3,000 fresh and frozen items, including ethnic and specialty seafood. While their catalog features a wide variety of fish like croaker, whiting, kingfish, and sea trout, Bangamary is part of their ethnic seafood offerings that cater to Caribbean and Latin American communities
Who Eats Bangamary?
Bangamary is a staple in Caribbean cuisine, especially in Guyana, Trinidad, and Suriname, where it’s often fried, curried, or grilled. It’s popular among:
• Caribbean immigrants in the U.S., particularly in cities like Philadelphia and New York.
• Guyanese diaspora, who consume nearly twice the global average of fish per year
• Trinidadians, where Bangamary is one of the most popular fillet fish
Whether you’re a restaurant owner looking to expand your Caribbean menu or a home cook craving a taste of the islands, Bangamary fish from Quaker Valley Foods offers a flavorful and culturally significant option. Its growing availability in the Mid-Atlantic reflects the city’s vibrant multicultural food landscape—and it’s a delicious way to connect with Caribbean heritage.
Instructional video for cooking Banagmary can be found here: https://www.tiktok.com/@asheana27/video/7212396370207182126
Quaker Valley Foods is the premier seafood distributor in the Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic region.
Contact a Quaker Valley Foods Sales Specialist (215-992-0900) place your order today and bring a taste of the Caribbean home.
Because no matter where you are, your culture should always be within reach.
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