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Recipes

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.

How to dress a lobster

How to dress a lobster

If you have a cooked lobster, but don't really know where to start, what parts you can eat and what should go in the bin, we are here to help.
How to prepare an octopus

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.
Don't be scared by squid

Don't be scared by squid

Squid is one of those things that you might be tempted to try in a restaurant but would never think to cook at home and I get it, squid can be scary, but it doesn't need to be that way. 

How to build a seafood platter

How to build a seafood platter

A seafood platter is a real treat and with our wide selection of seafood platters, we should have the platter you are looking for, but if not and you want to make your own seafood platter, here are some things to keep in mind.
Lobster and Spiced Tomato Risotto

Lobster and Spiced Tomato Risotto

A subtly sweet tomato risotto with chilli kick alongside decadent chunks of lobster makes a perfect special occasion meal. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1ltr chicken stock 2 small cooked lobsters 60ml olive oil 1 red onion,...
How to display your seafood platter

How to display your seafood platter

Your seafood platter will arrive with all parts individual packaged, so you will need to plan ahead about how to serve your seafood platter. 
Zesty Scallops with Pea Risotto

Zesty Scallops with Pea Risotto

A different take on scallops and peas, this recipe sits the pan fried scallops on top of a bed of refreshing pea risotto. The lemon zest and juice really lifts the dish and a scattering of fresh mint and pea shoots to finish the dish really elevates the taste and presentation.
Make a stock from your leftover shells

Make a stock from your leftover shells

The shells, heads and legs of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and prawns impart a lot of rich flavour – especially after they're roasted and made into a stock.
Hard Shell Clams

What To Do With Hard Shell Clams?

Most of our hard shell clams go to France and Spain, where they are enjoyed raw, eaten just as you would an oyster. They are also cooked like mussels or steamed, stuffed and baked or made into clam chowder in New England.
Crab Cacio e Pepe

Crab Cacio e Pepe

Sometimes a simple recipe with very few ingredients blows you away, this dish does just that. The key is to buy good quality ingredients as there's nowhere to hide with a dish like this.
Grilled Oysters with Pesto Butter

Grilled Oysters with Pesto Butter

Salty, sweet oysters topped with fresh basil and lemon pesto then topped with parmesan to bring all the flavours together, just delicious! Grilled oysters are perfect for those who maybe nervous eating raw oysters.
Langoustines with lemon & pepper butter

Langoustines with lemon & pepper butter

This langoustines recipe is perfect for dinner parties – quick, a bit showy and totally delicious.