“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 […]
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