News — fish delivery in the UK

At Seafood Direct, we offer both fresh and frozen fish delivery in the UK — but mostly frozen. Why is this the case? Well, nothing beats a freshly caught fish. However, with many Brits having no direct access to a fresh catch, frozen fish is the best alternative. From Shore to Door The journey of a fresh fish from when it is caught at sea to when it is finally distributed can take many days. This means that a fresh fish could be several days old by the time it is available for purchase at your local seafood market. Frozen...

Are you tired of grilling steaks and hotdogs? Throw some shellfish on the grill—shrimp, lobster, clams, oysters, and mussels taste delicious when charred and smoked! Shellfish cook fast on the barbecue. It also has a delightfully sweet and smoky flavour. Grill your shellfish to perfection with these tips. Keep the Shell on Cook shellfish in their shells. The shell preserves the juices of the meat, giving it a great flavour and keeping it from drying out. Lobster: It is more humane to kill a fresh lobster before grilling it. If you buy frozen lobster, make sure to defrost it in...

Where there is smoke, there is flavour. Smoking seafood at home may seem daunting, but it is no more difficult than grilling. Check out these tips for perfectly smoked fish! Start with Brining Before smoking fish fillets, the first thing you need to do is brine them in a non-reactive dish (stainless steel, ceramic or glass) for anywhere between 6 and 10 hours. Brining your seafood before smoking keeps it from drying out. Soaking the fish in a brine of water, salt, and sugar will also infuse it with rich flavour and texture. Rinse and Dry Remove your fish fillets...

What is a Keto Diet A ketogenic diet (commonly known as the keto diet) is high in protein and fat and low in carbs. It can be difficult to stick to a keto diet unless you expand your gastronomic horizons. Choosing the Best Fish for Keto Diet Trying new seafood from reputable seafood wholesalers in the U.K is an excellent way to discover new food favourites. Because it is naturally high in protein and extremely low in carbs, seafood is great for a keto diet. Seafood is leaner than red meat like beef or pork, although it does contain beneficial...

If you visit an online fish delivery service like ours, you may notice a variety of fish cuts, ranging from a gutted rainbow trout to breaded plaice fillets. Fish—like pork and beef—can be cut in many ways. But why are we talking about fish cuts anyway? Well, the way a fish is cut affects its flavour and cooking time. For example, if you want to savour the flavour profile of the fish, use bone-in cuts, whereas if a quick cook time is more important to you, you might prefer thin cuts that cook faster. Understanding the differences will help you...