Pejerrey and Silverside are the same fish. Different languages, different markets, one species — so a recipe calling for one works exactly as written with the other.
The one fish
The Argentine silverside is a slender, silvery freshwater and brackish water fish beloved in Argentina and Uruguay. It has delicate, translucent flesh with a mild flavor and is typically fried whole until crispy. It is a deeply regional fish with no equivalent in European or North American markets, making it one of the most distinctive entries in the CarneAtlas fish section.
What to ask for, by country
One species, one fishmonger’s counter at a time.
| Country | Called |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Silverside |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Pejerrey |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Peixe-rei |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Latterino |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Ährenfisch |
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