The Chilean Sierra is a long thin fish. They are very popular in South America, Caribbean and South Africa(called Snoek).

It is characterised by its elongated body, short snout, bronze green back, silver-white sides and belly. It has 7 to 10 finlets between the caudal fin and the second dorsal fin and between the caudal fin and the anal fin.

The Sierra is reported to reach a length of three and a half feet and weighs up to 12 pounds.

Some of the recipes are:

• Grilled Seirra Recipe
• Tequila and Kaffir Lime Sierra Fish with Warm Salad of Nopal
• Sierra stuffed with tomatoes, cheese and sausages