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“Sashimi grade” or sushi grade, is a term used to refer to the quality and freshness of fish that is suitable for making sashimi, a traditional Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish. The term is not a regulated or standardised term, but generally, it indicates that the fish is of the highest quality […]

Everyone can admit that they can often be creatures of habit. It’s human nature to stick to what you know. We get it; it’s so easy to have the same set meals week on week, perhaps varying slightly depending on what’s in the freezer – and we are happy to keep it that way. Yes, […]

What seafood will get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day? The most romantic day of the year is upon us, and we believe it’s time to let seafood do all the ‘talking’. For hundreds of years, seafood, and particularly, shellfish have gone hand in hand with love and romance. And let’s not forget about […]

Seafood by Sykes has partnered with SimplyCook to provide our customers with a free box of recipe kits to pair with our delicious seafood and achieve an even closer taste of restaurant quality at home. Make a perfectly spiced Thai red prawn curry, or a punchy Cuban prawn pasta, or maybe freshen up your fish […]

When you think of Lobster, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Fancy restaurants, fine dining, impressive silver service, and cloches accompanied by an equally extravagant price tag. It’s a meal seen fit for the most prestigious foodies and can elevate any dinner into a luxury masterpiece. However, it was not always seen […]

The history of Fish and Chips is fascinating, and it’s surprising how much instantly recognisable as British and will forever maintain its huge popularity. Each year in the UK, we go through 382 million portions of Fish and Chips and currently have about 10,500 Fish and Chip shops. This dramatically outnumbers any other fast food […]

One of life’s greatest pleasures is a warm summer evening with your friends, enjoying some superb food and your favourite glass of wine. Many people find the world of wine a minefield, but it is simple once you know the basics. Trust us; you don’t need to be a sommelier at a top 5-star hotel […]

The nights are becoming longer, the days are brighter, and that familiar feeling is back in the air. It’s BBQ Season! We Brits use any excuse to dust off the BBQ and get the family around in the garden. More than anything, it’s about showing off our grilling skills, the sun is starting to peek […]

Are Monkfish levels in danger? There has been a lot of coverage in the media this week about the sustainability of Monkfish in the UK.  While this does concern us as a business in the Seafood Industry, we source our Monkfish Medallions and Cheeks from Cornwall. This variety is considered safe and sustainable for the […]

The two words ‘healthy’ and ‘fish’ go hand in hand, but do you know which are the healthiest fish to eat? Top dietary recommendations have always included fish and shellfish as a staple of a well-balanced and nutritious diet for good reason. It’s naturally low in calories and super high in protein, seafood is a […]

Do you know how sustainable fishing works? When buying fish and seafood you can make choices that make a difference. So if you regularly eat seafood, invest some time and learn about all your favourites. Do you know where it comes from? How it’s harvested? What actually is sustainability? Asking yourself these questions is a […]

We know that seafood and pasta are a match made in heaven. Just like traditional Italian cooking, we believe keeping things simple is often the key to perfecting any pasta dish. I mean, why would you want to over complicate something so effortlessly easy? It’s officially spring, so rustle up some simple and oh so […]

Do we actually know how mussels are harvested? This can be somewhat of an enigma. We do know they are healthy, meaty, easy to cook, and fun to eat, giving a true hands-on dining experience. Find out more about how your mussels came to be on your plate, and discover more delicious and enticing recipes.  […]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t thought about how to celebrate, don’t panic as we have you covered. Plus, we’ll be saving you 25% with our brand new Mother’s Day bundles.   Every element is well thought out to ensure minimal prep, so you can spend more quality time with […]

Ruskim Seafoods is a leading supplier of seafood products to the UK and Irish Wholesale and Asian Foods sector. Sykes Seafood is a UK based, privately-owned company, focused on providing customers with sustainably sourced quality seafood. Ruskim, together with Sykes Seafood and Klaas Puul creates a $500m pan European shrimp focussed seafood business that will […]

After months of preparation, the Seafood by Sykes team is delighted to announce that our new TV advert will begin streaming on Sky TV in November and will run-up to Christmas. It’s been 12 months since we began our home delivery service and brought our restaurant-quality seafood to your door. This TV advert shows just […]

There’s no time of year when eating a three-course meal is considered normal… Unless it’s Christmas of course. Unfortunately, seafood doesn’t lend itself too well to desserts, but it’s quite possibly unbeatable as a starter. Here are our top five seafood starters for your Christmas dinner that you can order on our website. Scintillating Scallops […]

Every year when Christmas rolls around, the turkeys and cows start to sweat. It’s long been a case of the traditional Christmas dinner being centred around a turkey or joint of beef as they both compliment the other elements of the dinner well. However, there are several seafood alternatives that you should consider this Christmas […]

Our newly launched Feast boxes are a great way to indulge for less, with the bundles coming in 25% less than buying the items individually. To celebrate their launch, we asked our colleagues to come up with the best menu ideas using the box’s content; here, our colleague Matt tells us how he’d serve up […]

Hands up who’s watching the Olympics? We’re glued – especially with Team GB picking up so many medals. If the sport has got you feeling inspired, did you know that seafood, especially fish, is great for your fitness? Fish can help fuel your body and mind in your fitness or weight loss pursuits. Our #FitWithFish […]