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Shellfish such as salad prawns and king scallops are quickly emerging as the sustainability rock stars of the seafood industry in the UK, prized for their ease of farming and low environmental impact. Research indicates that shellfish are easily the most sustainable type of seafood — in other words, the time may have finally come to celebrate shellfish. Shellfish are highly nutritious. Shellfish and molluscs are very high in nutrients and have a higher protein content than many types of meats and plant crops relative to their body weight. They are also rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids and micronutrients...

Seafood is a healthy and straightforward way to supplement your diet with essential vitamins and minerals, and they provide an excellent high-protein substitute for red meat and chicken. The National Health Service (NHS) recommends that adults consume at least two portions of fish once a week — one of which should be oily fish. Oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, are high in essential omega-3 fatty acids vital for brain and mental health. While there is rising concern about seafood sustainability, there are still some healthy alternatives to buying wild seafood. Check out the top nutritious seafood options to...

Fish and chips are a classic teatime treat, a family favourite here in the U.K. In this blog, we will explore some facts about the nation's favourite paper parcels of joy that you might not have known about. They have an interesting backstory. Lancashire and London are both fighting to claim the origins of fish and chips. On the one hand, the first official fish and chip shop is believed to have opened in Mossley, Greater Manchester, in 1863. However, 24 years before that, Charles Dickens mentions a fried fish warehouse in the classic novel Oliver Twist. By 1896, you...

Do you want to add more prawns to your diet this year? Excellent decision! Prawns are both healthy and delicious. But which type of prawn should you buy? With over 45 years in the industry, Seafood Direct can advise you on the best type of prawn for your needs. The last thing you want is to spend money on a cooked prawn just to ruin it by overheating. We get calls from customers who have done just that in the past, so here's some information that might come in handy! Seafood Direct offers a wide selection of prawns. When you...

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...