COOKING TIPS & TIMES
Fish can be cooked quickly and in a variety ways. Use this easy guide to help you when cooking fish.
GRILL
Preheat grill to a medium setting. Some fish will need to be turned during cooking time. Baste white fish during grilling.
SHALLOW FRY
Dust the fish with seasoned flour. Heat the oil and fry the fish turning half way through cooking.
POACH
Using 70ml (1/2 pint) water and a few drops of lemon juice: simmer gently for the recommended time.
BAKE
Preheat oven to 190c, gas mark 5, (unless otherwise stated). Place the fish in a suitable dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, cover and place in the centre of the oven. (Refer to manufacturer's instructions if using fan ovens)
STEAM
Place the fish between two plates or in a steamer over a large pan of boiling water.
MICROWAVE
The cooking times overleaf are based on an 800 Watt microwave. Place fish in a suitable container; add 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) liquid. Cover and cook. Standing time 2-3 minutes after cooking.
DEEP FRY
Heat the oil to 180 - 190 degrees. Coat the fish in batter or egg & breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown (Oil must be hot at start to help save fish from breaking up).
To check when the fish is cooked, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the flesh. The skewer should pierce the fish easily and the flesh should begin to flake. Cooked white fish loses its translucent appearance and becomes white and opaque
COOKING TIMES
All times have been given in minutes and are to be a guideling as thickness of dish and cooking appliances vary.
| 170g/6oz portions | GRILL | SHALLOW FRY | POACH | BAKE | STEAM | MICROWAVE | DEEP FRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEAKS | |||||||
| COD | 10 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 2 | - |
| HAKE / HALIBUT | 13 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 2 | - |
| SWORDFISH | 8 | 6 | - | 22 | - | 2 | - |
| TUNA | 8 | 6 | - | 20 | - | 2 | - |
| FILLETS | |||||||
| COD | 8 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| HADDOCK | 10 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| MONKFISH FILLETS | 7 | - | - | 30 | - | 3 | - |
| OIL RICH FILLETS | |||||||
| HERRING | 5 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| MACKEREL | 5 | 7 | - | 15 | - | 2 | - |
| KIPPERS | 5 | - | 3 | 10 | - | 1 | - |
| FLAT FISH FILLETS | |||||||
| LEMON SOLE | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| GREY SOLE | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| HALIBUT | 10 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 15 | 3 | - |
| SMOKED FISH FILLETS | |||||||
| HADDOCK | 8 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 3 | - |
| - Not recommended for this | |||||||
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Fresh fish, vacuum sealed, chilled and delivered anywhere in UK mainland within 24 hours.
All online orders are delivered by courier throughout the UK with guaranteed shop freshness using the Seabird System©
Delivery is FREE for all orders over £50
The delivery charge for orders under £50 is only £4.99
In the interests of quality control our delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Simply place your fresh fish order by 10 AM the previous day to ensure next day delivery.
The following postcodes take 2-5 working days:
HS1 - HS9, IV41 - IV56, KA27 - KA28, KW15 - KW17, PA20, PA41 - PA49, PA60 - PA78, PH42 - PH44, ZE1 - ZE3
Please note that we are closed Sunday and Monday.
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