How to prepare an octopus
There are lots of old wives tales on how to tenderise an octopus from the gentle massaging it with wine corks to the ridiculous bagging and putting in the the washing machine on a spin cycle. It's actually really simple.
Welcome to the Colchester Oyster Fishery
One of the best things about working at the Fishery is the range of seafood that we have at our disposal and getting to try out new recipes and ways to enjoy it all. Here's a selection of our tried and tested favourite recipes for your inspiration. We would love it if you would share your own favourite recipes with us so we can try something new too.
Nestled on the edge of Pyefleet Creek, the Colchester Oyster Fishery has been supplying the finest seafood since 1966. However, our oyster beds have been in use since Roman times, when Colchester was the capital of Britain.
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