Last updated: 6 July, 2024 @ 08:20
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.
Easy to prepare, quick to cook and available in an abundance – there’s few fish better suited for a delicious, and nutritious snack.
Guide to Sprats
We love this little fish so much that we’ve written a lovely guide to them, with all the information needed for preparing these beautiful silver beauties.
Sprats recipes
To be honest, you don’t really need a recipe for Sprats – grill them, fry them, bake them – you’ll be winner no matter how you cook them (just don’t overcook them…).
However, in our handy guide to Sprats we’ve include our favourite recipe – which is easy to follow and will result in a delicious snack that is almost too divine for words – almost.
Keith Floyd and Sprats
Our guide to the humble Sprat also includes a YouTube link to Keith Floyd, fishing not for Sprats but for small river fish on the Dordogne with a wonderfully named fisherman called Monsieur Pelican.
Even if you’re not a fan of Sprats, it’s a must-see clip!
Sprats – final tip
As always when buying fish, except wings of course, ensure that the Sprats are super fresh, shiny and bright-eyed – you can’t go wrong. Spratacular indeed!