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Seafood Recipes For Kids – How To Get Them Hooked On Seafood For Life!
Here at Fish for Thought, we think fish and seafood are fantastic food staples for the whole family. Not only nutritious and delicious, they have a huge range of health benefits that are particularly important for children as they grow and develop. With this in mind, here are our three favourite, easy recipes that’ll get your little ones enthusiastic about a winner fish dinner!
Benefits of Fish and Shellfish for Children
Seafood in general is fantastic for your health at all stages of life, but can be particularly beneficial for the little ones as they’re growing. Following on from our last post about spectacular seafood packed lunches, this week we’re looking at the health benefits of fish and shellfish for children!
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas for Kids
With the season subtly shifting towards autumn and as we get back into the ‘swing’ after a glorious summer, now is the perfect time to revisit your kitchen routine, particularly now the kids are #BackToSchool! Seafood is full of health benefits and we would encourage you to try and squeeze at least two portions into your weekly meal plans.
Easy Salmon Recipes
We love salmon at Fish for Thought. Delicious, versatile and nutritionally dense, salmon has it all! Our salmon comes from the Shetland Islands, where the conditions are perfect for producing lean and fit fish that stay in peak condition, thanks to the strong, fast tidal flow of the local waters encouraging the fish to swim constantly. Here are our four favourite recipes to help you create super tasty dishes at home.
5 Genius Barbecue Hacks
A British summer is a wonderful thing! When it’s warm and the sky’s blue, 80% of the population rush to gather outside with friends and family to feast alfresco. You never know how long the sun will stick around, so cram as much fun and flavour as possible into every hour with our genius barbecue hacks, guaranteed to blow your mind!
Why we no longer sell Tiger Prawns
We have become increasingly conscious that, as a UK based business, we have very little visibility or control over how Tiger Prawns are farmed and harvested.
Why we no longer sell Ray Wings
We have identified that all forms of skate & ray are highlighted as ‘Fish to Avoid’ by both the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide and the Marine Conservation Society.
The only way is Ethics
At Fish for Thought, we are on a mission to change the way people enjoy fish and shellfish forever. In order to achieve this, we are determined to lead the way when it comes to sustainable and ethical sourcing.
5 Lobster Tips and Tricks
Lobster – the shellfish superstar! It’s decadent, luxurious and worth every penny. We’ve compiled our top 5 tips and tricks to help you enjoy this incredible seafood in all its glory. So, sit back and impress your friends with our lobster hacks guaranteed to make it EVEN better.
How to fillet Salmon
When sourcing our salmon we have cast our net wide. We work closely with Shetlands Finest and they provide some of the finest salmon in the world. 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 Cook, Clean & Store Mussels
So you've just ordered some tasty fresh Mussels from Fish for Thought, they've arrived in the bag at your door and you're thinking... what next? Well fear not, Chef Adam is here yet again to guide you through the process of Cleaning, Cooking and Storing your Mussels!
How to fillet Monkfish
Also known as the anglerfish, when whole it looks pretty terrifying. The heads are routinely removed at sea and usually, only the tail is sold. With a single bone running through the tail and a robust meaty texture, it is both versatile and delicious. 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!