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Dover Sole (Whole Fish)

From £22.00 Per Fish £48.89 per KG

Dover sole is the 'king' among smaller flat fish. It is delicious, easy to cook and sustainable. It does fetch a hefty premium over other soles due to the high demand it garners. As a special treat we think it is absolutely worth it! Traditionally it is cooked on the bone, but it works very well off the bone too. We can prepare the whole fish to suit your dish, either whole or pan-ready, with dark skin on or off depending on your taste. One whole fish is enough for a sharing starter for 2 or a generous main course for 1.

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.

Rest assured that we will make every effort to source this fresh product 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.

Landed daily to markets like Plymouth, Newlyn & Brixham
Stocks off the South Coast of Cornwall (where we source) are sustainable and 'Recommended' by Cornwall Good Seafood Guide
One of the finest flat fish landed in the UK and an excellent source of Omega 3 oils with 644 mg per 100g of edible fish and packed with minerals and vitamins
Delicious when started in the pan to caramalise the dark side, and finished off roasting in the oven

Recipes & Cooking

Dover sole are considered by some to be one of the 'kings' of the sea, and leading Chefs seem to adore them. The best way to cook whole fish is also one of the simplest - lightly seasoned and grilled with a little butter. Score the skin either lightly oil or put some butter on the fish and season, before putting under a very hot grill for about 6 minutes on each side.

Health & Nutrition

Dover sole is an excellent source of Omega 3 oils, containing 644 mg per 100g edible fish. It is also rich in vitamins including Niacin and B 12, and important minerals including phosphorous, magnesium and potassium.

Sustainability & Provenance

Thanks to this successful sole recovery plan, populations are healthy in our area and Dover sole is 'Recommended' on the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide. Read more

We are currently offering FREE weekday delivery, with a minimum order value of £35.
We use DPD for all our deliveries. 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

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT DELIVERIES ARRIVING FROM THE 24TH NOVEMBER TO 24TH DECEMBER WILL BE ON A "NEXT DAY" DELIVERY SERVICE

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.

2020 Christmas Deliveries

As always, we recommend placing your Christmas order sooner rather than later.
As we creep closer to Christmas, our delivery slots fill up pretty quickly! Once we reach our maximum capacity, we will need to close the online shop to deliveries.

DELIVERY OPTIONS:

W/C 30th NOVEMBER
We will deliver Wednesday 2nd December through to Saturday 5th

W/C 7th DECEMBER
We will deliver Tuesday 8th through to Saturday 12th

W/C 14th DECEMBER
We will deliver Tuesday 15th through to Saturday 19th

W/C 21st DECEMBER
We will deliver Tuesday 22nd through to Friday 24th
*Please note the delivery charge for December 24th is a standard £12.50

Note: We are CLOSED during Christmas and New Year

We reopen in the New Year, with our first delivery being 8th January 2021

Merry Christmas!!

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