Empire’s Treasure® Whole Gutted, Gilled and Scaled (WGGS) Tilapia offers a fresh fish market experience with the reliability and ease that foodservice operators are seeking.
These whole tilapia are expertly gutted, gilled, and scaled to reduce back-of-house labor while preserving traditional presentation and flavor. Tilapia delivers a mild, clean tasting guest experience and consistent sizing, making this an ideal whole-fish solution for operators seeking culinary authenticity, visual appeal, and strong center of the plate value.
Empire’s Treasure Whole Tilapia is well suited for whole-fish preparations such as steaming, roasting, grilling, or frying, and is especially popular in Asian, Caribbean, African, and Latin cuisines where whole-fish presentation conveys freshness and authenticity. The format also allows operators to custom butcher the fish into fillets, butterfly cuts, steaks, or chunks, giving chefs greater control over portion size, yield, and presentation without the added cost of fully processed fillets.
Because the body cavity is intact, Whole Tilapia works well for marinated and stuffed applications, enabling strong flavor absorption in baked or roasted dishes. It is commonly used in traditional and regional menu items such as whole fried tilapia, escovitch-style preparations, curries, and steamed fish with aromatics.
Key Features & Benefits
- Whole-fish presentation without whole-fish labor
- Authentic, global menu appeal with strong margins
- Two sizes to fit both value menus and premium entrées
- Mild flavor profile that works across multiple cuisines
- Ideal alternative to fillets for operators looking to stand out