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Mackerel (Whole Fish)

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Mackerel is quite stunning, with wonderful blue, black, green and silver tiger stripes running all along the top and down the sides. Our whole mackerel for sale comes in 2 packs. Each pack contains 2 x 250g fresh whole mackerels either simply gutted, or gutted with the head removed - enough fish for 2 generous main course portions or 4 starters.

PLEASE NOTE:
The availability of all seafood at market can be impacted by many different factors – Seasonality, bad weather, tidal variations, which boats are landing, or even good old-fashioned fisherman’s luck… and in the current circumstances, unprecedented demand has further added to uncertainty.

When you buy whole mackerel online from us, rest assured that we will make every effort to source fresh mackerel for your order, however, if we are unable to do so for any reason, we will replace it with a frozen alternative.

When fish happen to be plentiful at market, we try to buy a little extra which we expertly prepare and blast freeze, here on site, for just such an eventuality. The replacement should arrive with you frozen. Do not re-freeze seafood that has defrosted.

A true superfood, packed with Omega 3, and amazing vitamins and minerals
Quick and simple to cook whole and if gutted can be stuffed

Recipes & Cooking

Whole gutted fish can be grilled, fried, roasted or BBQ'd. Simply grilled and served with sizzled garlic, ginger and cherry tomatoes is a real healthy treat!

How to Barbecue Mackerel on Bay Leaves | Kohlrabi Salad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fcbv_vEYk8&t=1s

Health & Nutrition

Mackerel is a superfood and an amazing source of Omega 3 containing a whopping 2,804 mg per 100 g of fillet! It is low in Sodium, a great source of protein, high in vitamins such as Vitamin D and B12, and high in important minerals in particular Phosphorous, and Selenium.

Sustainability & Provenance

From a sustainability perspective, Cornwall's handline mackerel fishery is hard to beat. Stocks are healthy and, unlike many other areas, within Cornish waters industrial fishing is banned. Read more

Customer reviews

Smoked Mackerel Delight

Big problem with smoked mackerel.....did not buy enough!!! The other greedy monsters ate most of it ...delicious, nicest smoked mackerel I have ever tasted

Michael Weeden, Northumberland

We are currently offering FREE weekday delivery, with a minimum order value of £35.
We use DPD for all our deliveries who provide a 'Next Day' service for us. During busy periods, please be patient with DPD delivery drivers
Saturday delivery is £10 (for all orders under £100. For orders over £100, delivery is free)
Please note, delivery charges may change due to weekly / monthly promotions

Which courier do you use to deliver?

We work with DPD UK who provide us and our customers with a fantastic service.

How much weight do Live Lobsters lose when cooked?

The Lobster weight listed on our shop are 'live' weight. All Lobsters lose a small amount of weight once cooked. The general guideline would be:
10-15% loss for a Cooked Lobster
15-20% loss for a Cooked, Split and Cleaned Lobster

What to expect when you purchase a Lobster

Delicious White Meat - this can be found in the tail and claws of the Lobster
Tomalley - this is the soft green, red or black substance which is found in the body cavity of Lobsters that fulfills the function of both the liver and pancreas.
It is perfectly safe to eat and is often considered a delicacy. It may be eaten alone or used in sauces for flavour and as a natural thickening agent.

How soon can you deliver?

Normally this is within 48 hours (taking into account that we deliver Tuesday to Saturday). This allows us time to source, prepare, dispatch and deliver your order to you.

For example, if you place an order Monday, we can deliver Wednesday. Place an order on Friday, we can deliver on Tuesday.

However, please note that during busy periods this may be a longer leadtime.

Are you open over the Easter period?

We are open over the Easter period (up to Saturday 3rd April, morning only) to take your orders over the telephone or to answer any queries you may have.
Our courier, DPD do not operate over Bank Holiday dates so our LAST DELIVERY BEFORE EASTER IS SATURDAY 3rd APRIL and Our FIRST DELIVERY AFTER EASTER will be WEDNESDAY 7th APRIL

What to expect when you order a Live Lobster

When you receive your lobster, remove it from the protective packaging that it has travelled in. Place the lobster on a tray, cover it with a damp cloth or tea-towel and put the tray into the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it. At 4oC, or below, a lobster will drift into a hibernative state. We would recommend cooking your lobsters within 24hrs of receipt

What to expect when you order a cooked Lobster

White Meat can be found in the tail and claws of the Lobster. In some female lobsters you may find Tomalley - this is the soft, dark green or red substance which is found in the body cavity of Lobsters, that fulfils the function of both the liver and pancreas. It is perfectly safe to eat and is often considered a delicacy. It may be eaten alone or used in sauces for flavour and as a natural thickening agent.

What to expect when you buy Live Mussels

Our mussels arrive with you live. To store them, leave them in the net that they arrive in. Twist the net so that any slack is taken up and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or tea-towel and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare them. We would recommend using the mussels within 24-36hrs of receipt. NOT suitable for home freezing unless you cook them first

What to expect when you purchase Oysters

To store your oysters once they arrive, remove them from all packaging and place them on a tray, or plate. Make sure you place them cupped-side down, with the ‘flat’ side uppermost. Cover them with a damp cloth or tea-towel and place them in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat them. We would recommend eating the oysters within 24-36hrs of receipt. NOT suitable for home freezing unless you cook them first

What to expect when you purchase Crab Meat

We only sell fresh hand-picked Cornish crab meat and whilst the pickers are experts, they are not infallible. Please be aware that occasionally a small piece of shell may get left in the pot with the meat.

Can I amend or add to my existing order?

Please call one of the Team on 01208 262202 and we will assist you with this.

Will Fresh Fish Always Be Available?

Rest assured that we will make every effort to source fresh product for your order, however, if we are unable to do so for any reason, we will replace it with a frozen alternative.

The availability of all seafood at market can be impacted by many different factors – Seasonality, bad weather, tidal variations, which boats are landing, or even good old-fashioned fisherman’s luck… and in the current circumstances, unprecedented demand has further added to uncertainty.When fish happen to be plentiful at market, we try to buy a little extra which we expertly prepare and blast freeze, here on site, for just such an eventuality. The replacement should arrive with you frozen. Do not re-freeze seafood that has defrosted.

Unlike many of our competitors, we will NEVER send you frozen, or previously-frozen, lobsters. ALL our lobsters are cooked fresh to order on the premises. This allows for them to be frozen on receipt, should you wish to consume them at a later date