How To Guides
What to look for when buying fresh fish
This page is reproduced by kind permission of the Seafish Industry Authority. Fish can be sold whole or cut into fillets, steaks or cutlets. Most fishmongers and supermarkets will skin, clean, bone and fillet any fish for customers. It is convenient to classify fish as white, oil-rich or shellfish.
How to cook fresh fish
This has to be the most useful leaflet ever produced, and it is reproduced by kind permission of the Seafish Industry Authority. It gives a general guide to the cooking methods and timings for most fresh sea fish. Why not print this page.
How to match Wine and Seafood
There are people who tend to go for the same wines all the time, probably because they feel safe with the familiar. However there are so many flavours, aromas and textures in what we eat, finding the right wine to go with a dish can work wonders for the eating experience.
How to store, prepare and cook live lobster
Many people have no idea how to handle a lobster. This page is intended to be a brief guide for the uninitiated and includes instructions on cooking lobster.
Mad for Molluscs – preparing your oysters, mussels and scallops
We’re going absolutely mad for molluscs at Fish for Thought, so much so that Chef Adam has been making waves in the kitchen and concocted three mouth-watering new cooking kits!
A Guide to Lobster
One word for Cornish Lobster… wow! We are very proud to specialise in what is arguably the most prized seafood species on the planet. We ONLY supply native lobsters, the majority of which are landed in the clear Atlantic waters off the north and south coasts of Cornwall. If you’re wondering how to buy, prepare and enjoy the finest lobster available, you’re in the right place!
How to fillet Cod
Fillets from large Cod are a real joy, and extremely versatile. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can carve out a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!
How to fillet Gurnard
Gurnard is a beautiful looking fish sometimes referred to as angelfish. It remains very much underrated, making it good value, although prices have gone up as it has been discovered. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can prepare a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!
How to fillet Haddock
Haddock is landed around the Cornish coast. They are a silvery grey colour with a black lateral line and a grey-black splodge just behind the gills. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can prepare a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!
How to fillet Lemon Sole
Lemon Sole is a delicious fish landed in significant quantities into Cornish markets like Looe. It has very soft but deliciously flavoured flesh. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can prepare a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!
How to fillet Mackerel
Mackerel is one of the best oily fish you can eat and very healthy. They can be cooked, whole and gutted or filleted. We can even remove the bones by v-cutting them for you. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can prepare a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!
How to fillet Flat Fish
This guide (with video) will show you how to easily fillet flat fish. Plaice is a beautiful fish with dark top skin and bright orange spots. It is great value and is one of the most popular flat fish. With this quick and easy to follow video guide you too can prepare a delicious fillet or two in no time under the guidance of our expert mongers!