Amazonian Reserve Peru

Paiche

Arapaima gigas

A premium Amazonian fish selected for chefs and foodservice buyers seeking clean flavour, strong plate presence, and highly stable cooking performance.

Peru Peru, Amazon Basin Amazonian freshwater fish Available year round

What you can order

Available now. Ready to ship.

All formats are imported and held in the United States. Orders are confirmed directly with Atlantissea. Pricing, minimum quantities, and logistics are discussed per program.

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Frozen Fillets

Whole skin-on or skin-off fillets. Individually vacuum-packed. IQF frozen. Suitable for restaurants, hotels, and institutional foodservice buyers.

  • Origin: Peru, Amazon Basin
  • Cold chain: Frozen −18°C
  • MOQ: Pallet quantities
  • Markets: US, Canada, Caribbean, Europe
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Chef Cuts

Portion-ready cuts sized for professional kitchen use. Designed for direct use in fine dining, hotel kitchens, and high-volume foodservice operations.

  • Sizes: Confirmed per program
  • Cold chain: Frozen −18°C
  • MOQ: Pallet quantities
  • Markets: US, Canada, Caribbean, Europe
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On request

Fresh Program

Fresh Paiche for high-end kitchens requiring live or fresh delivery. Subject to program structure, lead times, and regional logistics. Available for select accounts.

  • Lead time: Discussed per account
  • Cold chain: Fresh / chilled
  • Markets: US (primary)
  • Availability: Select accounts only
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Arapaima gigas — Paiche

Who we work with

Direct sales. No middlemen.

Atlantissea sells directly to professional buyers. Whether you run a restaurant, manage a distribution network, or source for a hospitality group, the conversation starts here.

Chefs & Restaurants

Direct sourcing for professional kitchens looking for a premium, differentiated product. We work with fine dining, contemporary, and high-volume restaurants across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe.

  • Frozen fillets and chef cuts
  • Fresh program for select accounts
  • Consistent supply, US inventory
Talk to us about your kitchen

Distributors

We work with regional and specialty food distributors looking to add a differentiated premium seafood to their portfolio. Pallet quantities. Consistent supply. Full commercial and compliance documentation provided.

  • Pallet quantities and above
  • FDA compliant, full documentation
  • Exclusive regional programs available
Discuss a distribution program

Hotels & Hospitality

Volume programs for hotel groups, resort kitchens, catering operations, and cruise lines. Reliable supply, standardised formats, and dedicated account management across all served markets.

  • Volume and contract programs
  • Standardised portion formats
  • US, Caribbean, and Europe delivery
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From the Amazon to your kitchen

Processed at source. Controlled at every step.

As the exclusive importer, we operate with full access to the production site in Peru. Filleting, portioning, and packaging are carried out on-site under our direct supervision. What leaves the Amazon is exactly what arrives in your kitchen.

01 Breeding

We produce our own juveniles on site. Full control from birth. No wild capture, no external hatcheries. The traceability begins before the fish is one inch long.

02 Harvest

Paiche raised in controlled pond aquaculture in the Peruvian Amazon. Harvested to schedule, monitored for weight and condition.

03 Production

On-site production managed under certified standards. Local teams trained to meet international food safety and processing requirements.

04 Filleting & Portioning

Whole fish broken down into fillets and chef-ready portions on-site. Skin-on and skin-off formats prepared to commercial specifications.

05 Cold Chain & Export

IQF frozen at −18°C. Individually vacuum-packed. Full traceability documentation from pond to pallet. Exported under US FDA and FSMA compliance.

Product profile

What the product delivers in a commercial kitchen

Paiche is a large Amazonian freshwater fish with firm white flesh, mild and elegant flavour, and exceptional cooking stability. It performs across a wide range of preparations without losing texture or moisture, which makes a real difference in both high-volume and refined kitchen environments.

The combination of thick fillets, clean flavour, and strong plate presence makes it commercially relevant for menus that need to differentiate from standard imported white fish alternatives.

Culinary techniques

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Commercial data sheet

Species Arapaima gigas
Common names Paiche · Pirarucu · Arapaima
Origin Peru, Amazon Basin
Brand Amazonian Reserve Peru
Primary format Frozen fillets · Chef cuts
Cold chain Frozen −18°C · Fresh on request
Availability Year round
Minimum order Per box, per pallet, or multiple pallets. We sell direct.
Compliance US FDA / FSMA compliant · Full documentation
Markets served United States · Canada · Caribbean · Europe

Culinary inspiration

Recipes & applications for Paiche

A selection of culinary directions developed for professional kitchens. Full recipe cards and plating notes available on request.

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Full recipe cards and plating notes available to qualified buyers. Contact us.

Why source from Atlantissea

A serious importer. A reliable supplier.

Direct import. No resellers.

We import directly from the producer. No intermediaries. That means better pricing control, full traceability, and a direct line to the source for every commercial question.

US inventory. Ready to ship.

Product is held in the United States. No waiting on international shipments for every order. We supply on your timeline, not ours.

Full compliance documentation.

US FDA and FSMA compliant. Origin documentation, health certificates, and all commercial paperwork provided as standard. No surprises at customs or in your receiving process.

20+ years in the food business.

Built on over two decades of sourcing, fine dining supply, and international trade. We understand what professional buyers need because we have worked inside those environments ourselves.

Ready to order

Request pricing, samples, or a distributor program.

Tell us your region, your volume, and your timeline. We will come back to you with a direct commercial proposal.