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Seafood is well-known for its many health benefits — in fact, the National Health Service (NHS) recommends eating two portions of seafood every week. You cannot go wrong pairing parmesan-crusted baked fish fillets or a creamy shellfish platter with a glass of wine, but you should not take a “one bottle fits all” approach. Before you order seafood online in the U.K., check out our guide to wine and seafood pairings for a nudge in the right direction. Some Pairing Rules to Keep in Mind White wines are often preferred with seafood, though lighter reds and sparkling wines can also...

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...

The Holiday season is here. After missing out on last year's festivities, we are looking forward to celebrating like pescatarians once more and sharing some delectable seafood with family and friends! If you are hosting a Holiday party this month, keep reading for scrumptious seafood recipes that will make your get-togethers both delicious and unforgettable. These recipes are everything we want in a holiday menu — festive and flavourful. Plus, many of these recipes can be bought easily from one of the many reputed seafood wholesalers in the UK like Seafood Direct and prepared quickly (or even ahead of time!)...

Eating seafood is an excellent way to meet your goals for better health, more delicious meals, and personal wellbeing. But how can you increase your daily or weekly seafood consumption? How do you eat your favourite meals while still incorporating seafood into your diet? Here are five easy ways to switch to a pescatarian diet! Note: Seafood is amazing. However, when shopping for seafood in the local supermarket, you cannot always expect the highest quality. Consider ordering seafood from a trustworthy online seafood delivery service provider like Seafood Direct to get the freshest and highest-quality seafood in the UK. 1....

Prawns, also known as “shrimps,” are one of the most popular seafood in the UK. Freshwater and saltwater variations, as well as farmed varieties, of these small aquatic crustaceans can be found in a wide variety of sizes. There are thousands of different species of prawns, but king prawns, tiger prawns, and North Atlantic prawns are the most popular in the UK. If you want to buy king prawns, tiger prawns or North Atlantic prawns, visit www.seafooddirect.co.uk today. What Is the Nutritional Value of Prawns?     Cooked prawns have 70 calories per 100g. They are 84 percent water and have...