Seafood Week: 7th – 14th October 2016

Did you know that it's recommended to eat two portions of seafood each week?
Fish is high in protein and low in calories so eating it will help you keep in good health. But more importantly it tastes great and as there are so many types of seafood to choose from, there are almost endless opportunities to enjoy it.

We're celebrating Seafood Week which runs from 7th – 14th October 2016 which we thought would be a fantastic way to showcase some of the more fishy things on The Artisan Food Trail.
From products to recipes there's so much to enjoy and we hope you'll join in by supporting our food producers.

© Thule Ventus

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© Thule Ventus

The fish

Try some salted dried fish from
Thule Ventus. Everything is handmade up in Shetland where the fresh cool wind blows for a superior product.
The fish is caught right off the Shetland coast ensuring it is the freshest it can be before being salted and preserved.
Soak the fish before using in your cooking and if you need some recipe ideas, have a look on the Thule Ventus website.
Find out more about Thule Ventus

© The Artisan Smokehouse

Smoked salmon is a popular treat and is expertly handmade prepared by The Artisan Smokehouse in Suffolk. They produce both cold and hot smoked salmon using their own curing recipe.
The salmon is sustainably and ethically reared in the cold, wild seas off Shetland.
Smoking over maple wood in small batches produces a succulent and subtly smoky result.
Find out more about The Artisan Smokehouse

Perfect partners for fish

Oils

The oils we mention here are not so much for frying but more for drizzling and flavouring.

Max Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil pressed from olives grown on the family orchards in Puglia Italy.
Donna Lucia Riserva signature single estate extra virgin olive oil is very good drizzled over fish.
Infused olive oil are also available in oregano, basil, rosemary, chilli, garlic, lemon or orange varieties.
Find out more about Max Olive Oil

Old Forge Larder
RG17 Rooksnest Estate cold pressed rapeseed oils grown and pressed in Berkshire. As well as plain you could try an infused oil in either Lemon, or Garlic.
Find out more about Old Forge Larder

Yare Valley Oils
Extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oils grown and pressed in Norfolk. Available in plain or infused; Natural Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary or Oak Smoked.
Find out more about Yare Valley Oils

Condiments & Sauces

We're not saying fish is boring, but there are times when you may want to add a little extra pizazz to your dinner. Here are some products we've selected to help liven up mealtimes.

Capsicana
Go Latin American and add zing to seafood with Capsicana's Cook Sauces. The Peruvian Chilli & Lemon or the Brazilian Chilli & Coconut are particularly good with fish.
Find out more about Capsicana

Edible Ornamentals
Dunk some prawns into their Sweet Chilli Sauce or if you dare, try the Pure Heat Chilli Sauce or Inferno Chilli Sauce.
Find out more about Edible Ornamentals

Hibiscus Lily
A little spice, a little sweet, choose from a variety of chutneys. The Spiced Apple & Lemon is fabulous with oily fish like mackerel.
Find out more about Hibiscus Lily

The Hungry Guest
All handmade by expert chefs, The Hungry Guest makes a wide variety of preserves, pestos and sauces suited to seafood.
Find out more about The Hungry Guest


Womersley Foods
These speciality fruit and herb vinegars are steps up from your classic malt vinegar with just fish and chips. Add a zesty kick to seafood with their Lemon. Basil, Bay & Juniper Vinegar – it's superb drizzled over salmon before baking in the oven.
Find out more about Womersley Foods

Get Spicy

When you really want to make a meal of it, these products will take your seafood dishes to new heights.

Spice Drops
Try pure natural extract of herbs and spices for an effortless way to add different flavours to seafood dishes. Spice Drops have a variety of recipe ideas on their website.
Find out more about Spice Drops

Spice Kitchen
From single spices to exotic spice blends, Spice Kitchen has a wide variety to make any fish dish more exciting.
Find out more about Spice Kitchen

Photo: © childsdesign

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Rummage through our recipes

Salmon Goujons for Dipping
Spiced Mackerel with Fennel Slaw
Grilled Mackerel with Pepper Salad
Fennel & Lemon Butter Dressing (for fish)
Cajun Salmon with Mango Salsa & Beany Rice
Hot Pepper Prawns with Caramelised Cauliflower
Octopus & Chorizo Salad
Sea Bass with Sizzled Ginger, Chilli and Spring Onion


For further information about Seafood Week
www.fishisthedish.co.uk/seafoodweek
www.seafish.org/eating-seafood/seafood-week
#SeafoodWeek on Facebook and on Twitter