We often consider seafood to be a luxury, yet there is no better option on a busy night than seafood home delivery. Seafood cooks faster than meat and takes less time to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a quick and easy healthy meal.
So why is it that many home chefs are not yet sold on seafood delivery in the U.K.?
The answer is simple: they don’t know how to prepare seafood. If that is you, follow these six tips to master the art of cooking seafood and order your seafood online in the U.K. with confidence!
1. Buy Fresh or Freshley Frozen
The freshness of seafood greatly influences its flavour profile. When buying seafood from behind the counter, use your sense of smell and visual senses! If the seafood smells “fishy” or looks slimy/mushy, it may no longer be fresh. You can find fresh and freshley frozen seafood at an internet-based shop and online fish delivery service like Seafood Direct.
2. Pat it Dry
You should sear your seafood well as it creates a crackling, golden crust that traps moisture. Remove the water off the outside of the seafood for the perfect sear. Pat the outside of the seafood dry with a paper towel before tossing it into a pan or putting it in the oven.
When you cook seafood that has been sitting in the fridge for a while, the outside tends to dry out while the inside takes longer to cook. So, remove the seafood from the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before cooking if you are worried about it drying out.
3. Preheat the Pan or Oil
Are you planning to pan-fry or fry your seafood? Allow the pan or oil to heat up first so that you can get perfectly seared meat. When a splash of water immediately sizzles and beads upon hitting the pan, it is a sign that the pan is ready.
4. Don’t Let the Pan Get Overcrowded
When cooking seafood, avoid overcrowding the pan and turning it constantly. These two rules go hand in hand since they are critical to getting the perfect sear. Whether you are cooking salmon slices or fish cakes, make sure to allow some space between each one in the pan. This will ensure that the seafood gets a nice, crispy skin, and each piece cooks evenly.
5. Only Flip it Once
A general rule to follow when cooking seafood is to only flip it once. The more you flip your seafood in the pan, the more likely it is to fall apart. Let the seafood brown nicely on one side before flipping it over. Picking up a fish spatula is a good idea—it is thinner than a standard spatula, allowing it to slide under and flip the seafood without tearing it.
6. Keep an Eye on It
Seafood cooks fast, so keep an eye on it. If you are pairing your seafood with other side dishes, prepare the side dishes first and then the seafood to avoid accidentally overcooking it.
Conclusion
With these six easy tips, you will wow your family near the window or dining hall the next time you make potted shrimp or crab and cheddar tart! Now go online and type in “best online seafood delivery near me” or “best seafood delivery in London.” Why? Because you will always get the freshest, most responsibly sourced premium frozen seafood if you choose online seafood delivery from reputed seafood wholesalers in the U.K like Seafood Direct.
Do you have any questions about our seafood delivery service? Call us at 01472 566000 or write to us at sales@seafooddirect.co.uk. One of our representatives will get back to you shortly!