Freshly Frozen Tilapia Fish (Bolty Fish)

Description

Freshly Frozen Tilapia Fish (Bolty Fish) is freshly frozen tilapia fish from Maxim Food, available online with chilled delivery as part of our wild caught fish range. Enjoy the freshness and versatility of Freshly Frozen Tilapia (Bolty Fish) – a staple in Egyptian cuisine and loved worldwide for its mild, delicate flavor and firm texture. Each fish is carefully cleaned and frozen at peak freshness to lock in its natural taste and nutrients, ensuring top quality in every meal. Perfect for a variety of cooking methods, Tilapia can be grilled for a smoky touch, baked for a light and healthy dish, fried for a crispy golden finish, or steamed for a tender, flavorful option.

What you get

• Origin: Egypt
• Preparation: freshly frozen
• Packaging: Vacuum packed, handled cold

How much do you need

See the pack details above to judge the quantity.

Storage and thawing

Keep frozen at -18°C. Thaw overnight in the fridge and do not refreeze once thawed.

How to cook freshly frozen tilapia fish

Fry or grill whole, or fillet and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes a side. Mild enough to take strong spicing. For species background and seasonality see the FAO species profile.

Bought together with

Looking at what Maxim Food customers actually order, the items most often bought with this in the same delivery are Freshly Frozen Mullet Fish (Bouri Fish) and Bundle 23: Soly Smoked Salmon Trimmings 1Kg OFFER. Putting them in one order moves you toward the free-delivery threshold at EGP 2,500 instead of paying the EGP 59 fee twice.

Delivery and timing

Delivery is EGP 59, and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more. You pick one of three windows at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. Orders placed before 5 PM go out the same day, seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours. We deliver across Cairo and Giza, including New Cairo, Rehab, Madinaty, Shorouk, Obour, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Mokattam, Sheikh Zayed, October, Mohandessin, Dokki and Haram. Available delivery windows depend on your area. Full zone detail is on the shipping and delivery page.

If something goes wrong

Check the box in front of the courier. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full. Details on the returns policy page.

For restaurants and hotels

Maxim Food supplies freshly frozen tilapia fish wholesale to restaurants, hotels, sushi bars and catering companies in Egypt, with tiered pricing by volume and a standing weekly schedule that lets the grades and cuts you need be reserved in advance. Send your weekly requirement and delivery area through the seafood wholesale in Egypt page for a quote within one working day.

Why buy it from Maxim Food

Maxim Food is ISO 22000 certified for food safety management, is a member of ESSA, the European Salmon Smokers Association, and runs its own processing and cold-storage facility in Egypt. That means this freshly frozen tilapia fish is received, prepared and packed under one roof with no middlemen, and the cold chain is documented at every step. Origin, grade and preparation are printed on the pack itself, and you can review our certifications at any time.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does one pack of freshly frozen tilapia fish serve?

Allow 180-200g per person for a main course and 80g for a starter. The pack details are listed above.

Is delivery free for freshly frozen tilapia fish?

The price shown on this page is current. Delivery is EGP 59 and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more.

When will freshly frozen tilapia fish be delivered?

Order before 5 PM and it goes out the same day. You pick the window at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. We deliver seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours.

What if freshly frozen tilapia fish arrives with a problem?

Check the box in front of the courier before he leaves. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full.

What is the difference between freshly frozen and chilled freshly frozen tilapia fish?

Freshly frozen means it was frozen at source within hours of the catch, which holds texture better than fish kept on ice for days. Chilled has never been frozen and must be used within 48 hours. Both are safe; it depends on when you will cook it.

Order now — same-day delivery on orders placed before 5 PM.