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.
Names by country
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Silverside | Rarely found outside South America |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Pejerreyprimary | Beloved in Argentina — typically fried whole or in soup |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Peixe-rei | Found in southern Brazil near the Argentine border |
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