Shellfish Articles
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!
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.
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!
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!
5 ways to cook perfect Seafood
It’s one of our biggest distractions here at FFT HQ – deciding how to cook and serve what we love the most… seafood! Should I make a fish pie? Perhaps a simple, grilled fillet with crusty bread and salad? Maybe a hearty stew? There’s endless ways to prepare and enjoy seafood so we’ve compiled 5 of our favourite techniques which guarantee amazing results – however you choose to eat it!
How to cook scallops
Scallops are a type of shellfish found in cold waters across the globe. In the UK these delightful shellfish are primarily sourced from regions such as Cornwall, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. They are a true delicacy of the sea, their delicate and sweet flavour, paired with a tender and buttery texture, makes them an irresistible treat. Scallops are also highly versatile in the kitchen, as they can be cooked using various techniques such as searing, grilling and poaching.
Our Top Three Seafood Pasta Dishes
Pasta offers endless possible combinations of flavours from simple vegetarian recipes, meat recipes, but the ones we are most excited about are the seafood pasta recipes.