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Swai

Swai offers a cost-effective, versatile seafood option with broad menu appeal. Farm-raised in the fertile waters of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Swai is known for its mild flavor, firm texture, and year-round availability.

Whether grilled, battered, or blackened, Swai adapts effortlessly to a range of cuisines and cooking styles.

Scientific Name
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
regional nicknames
Sutchi Catfish, Striped Pangasius, Tra

Product Details

product format

Raw, Frozen, IQF

cut

Skinless, boneless fillets

Size range

3-5 oz, 5-7 oz, 7-9 oz, 9-11 oz (1 x 15 LBS)

country of origin

Vietnam

catch method

Freshwater pond acquaculture

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Species highlights

Reliable, Year-Round Supply

Farm-raised and harvested in Vietnam’s freshwater ponds with controlled feeding and harvesting for consistent quality.

Mild, Adaptable Flavor

Clean, delicate taste and firm texture that works beautifully across global cuisines and diverse cooking methods.

Value & Versatility

An affordable alternative to cod, tilapia, or haddock with white, boneless fillets free of bloodlines or belly meat.

Trusted, Transparent Source

Fully traceable from farm to final product for dependable quality.

Responsible Sourcing

BAP 4 star
ASC/BAP-certified farms

Regulatory Compliance

Full traceability through the supply chain
USDA regulated and verified

Delicious Details

Learn what makes this species a mouth-watering seafood staple.

Ideal Cooking Techniques

Fried

Baked

Breaded

Sauced Dishes

Soups

Flavor Notes

Neutral, mild, slightly sweet

Texture

Tender, delicate, fine flake

Culinary uses
across cuisines

Lemon Butter Swai

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Rasa Malaysia

A quick and elegant pan-fried swai fillet finished with a silky lemon-butter and white wine sauce.

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Baked Swai

Cuisine Type
American
Source
My Eclectic Bites

A quick and flavorful oven-baked swai fish seasoned with pantry spices and baked to flaky perfection.

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Baked Swai & Vegetables in foil

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Asili Glam

A quick and flavorful baked swai and seasonal vegetables wrapped in foil with Old Bay, butter, and thyme.

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Fried Catfish

Cuisine Type
American
Source
Simply Recipes

A beloved Southern-style fried catfish with flaky fillets coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried golden brown.

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