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Plaice Fillet (Portion)

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Plaice is a great value flat fish, with a subtle flavour, that can be cooked and served in exactly the same manner as any of it's more expensive cousins. When very fresh and cooked simply, it has few rivals. It is a very sustainable option, with healthy stocks in Cornish waters being fished responsibly. You can enjoy these hand cut fillets with skin on or skin off. Each pack will contain enough fillets for 2 x 180g generous portions, which is enough for 2 main courses or 4-6 starters.

Landed daily across all the main south west markets, including Newlyn and Plymouth
Stocks in Cornwall are heathy and it is 'Recommended' by The Cornwall Good Seafood Guide
Good source of Omega 3 oils and contains plenty of minerals and vitamins
Fillets cook very quickly under the grill with a little oil, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon

Recipes & Cooking

Plaice fillets can be cooked skin on, or skin off, depending on your preference. Skin on they work very well under a hot grill for a few minutes, and with the skin off they can be used to make delicious goujons or cooked 'a la meunier', which is French for posh fish and chips.

Health & Nutrition

Plaice is a low calories, low fat great source of protein. It is also good source of iron and B vitamins, particularly B12, which is essential for a healthy nervous system and to metabolise protein and fat.

Sustainability & Provenance

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Customer reviews

Delighted!

Thank you for your email and to let you know that once again the fish is beautiful. I have tried the plaice, it was so fresh that it only took 8mins to cook. Thank you for the free salmon etc.

Joan Clarke, Kent

Absolutely delicious!

I just wanted to say how very much we have enjoyed your lobster bisque and the plaice fillets with pea purée. Absolutely delicious - definitely top restaurant quality food. The fish is wonderful and so fresh. I know that I am an irregular shopper with you, but every time I am delighted with my purchases.

Caroline Siggins, Devon

Kids 3 Omega Box a hit!

Well done all of you to keep on truckin’. I introduced a chum of mine to you this week she’s delighted with the kids pack as she’s nigh on 90, still cooks but does like some easy cook alternatives.

Peter Robinson, Oxfordshire

We are currently offering FREE weekday delivery, with a minimum order value of £35.
We offer a pre-noon delivery service but 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.

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