We’ve all been there. Standing in the queue at the fishmongers looking at the beautiful array of small, fresh, silvery fish that would be just perfect for the evening’s dinner. But wait a minute – are these silver darling herring or sprats?
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Spratacular: The Fish Face guide to Sprats
The humble Sprat is often overlooked, shoppers drawn to bigger, better-known fish. That’s a shame, because fresh Sprats are one of the gems of the UK’s seafood kitchen.