The White Grouper (scientific name: Epinephelus aeneus) is a protogynous hermaphrodite that matures first as a FEMALE at 50-60 cm total length and about 3 kg weight. Most females change sex at about 9 kg, but smaller males (3-5 kg) are occasionally found.

Τhis meaty fish is considered to be one of the MOST delicious in Greek cuisine. White Grouper, or ‘Sfee – RI – dah’ should be grilled and drizzled with lemon and olive oil and paired with dry white wine. However, you might also enjoy it boiled in a fish soup.

• Greek name: Sfirida
• English name: White grouper
• French name: Mérou blanc
• Spanish name: Cherna de ley
• Italian name: Cernia bianca
• Tunisian name: Mennani abyath
• Lebanese name: Le’oz ramlee
• Turkish name: lahoz
• Portuguese name: Garupa legitima