Walk into almost any UK fishmonger and you’ll notice something curious: monkfish tails glisten on ice — firm, sweet, and lobster-like — but whole monkfish, heads and all? Rarely.
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🎃 Halloween Special: The Top 5 Most Frightful Fish at Your Fishmonger 👻
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, it’s time to embrace the eerie and the unusual. This Halloween, why not swap your usual tricks and treats for something truly spine-chilling?
Dorset fishery takes flight with drone-powered sustainability
The famous Poole clam and cockle fishery is flying high — literally — after scooping a top national sustainability award for its pioneering use of drone technology to protect shellfish stocks.
OPINION: We say we’re adventurous with seafood – but the numbers tell a different story
New report shines alarming light on ‘adventurous’ seafood claims.
What is Stargazy Pie?
If you’ve ever stumbled across a seafood dish with a name that makes you pause, Stargazy Pie is sure to catch your attention.
This quirky Cornish fish pie is as much about the story as it is about the flavour, with whole sardines – or pilchards – peeking through the pastry crust, ‘stargazing’ at the sky.
All hands on deck: Grimsby Town turn to historic trawler for signing reveal
Grimsby Town Football Club has embraced its fishing heritage by unveiling their latest signing with a trawler-themed video shot aboard the iconic Ross Tiger.
What is Jansson’s Temptation?
When it comes to quirky-sounding seafood dishes, Jansson’s Temptation definitely makes the list.
Don’t worry – it’s not as scandalous as it sounds! This traditional Swedish casserole combines potatoes, cream, onions, and Swedish ansjovis (sprats) into a rich, comforting bake that’s surprisingly subtle and creamy.
2025 UK oyster season: Colchester & Stranraer celebrations
September marks the long-awaited return of native oysters (Ostrea edulis), kicking off a season of briny indulgence that runs right through to April.
Why are mussels different colours?
If you’ve ever tucked into a steaming bowl of mussels, you might have noticed something curious – some mussels have creamy white flesh, while others are vibrant orange. So what’s going on?
Thames Estuary Cockles earn MSC sustainability seal
The Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery is celebrating after being recertified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its outstanding sustainability practices.