Fresh Wild Cuttlefish
Fresh Wild Cuttlefish
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- Never previously frozen
- Sourced to order for your chosen delivery day
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Product Description
Cuttlefish is a cephalopod, closely related to squid and octopus, with a firm texture and a mild, subtly sweet flavour. It is widely used across Mediterranean and Asian cooking and is increasingly finding its place in British kitchens. If you have not cooked it before, it is more approachable than it looks.
The key is heat. Cook it quickly over a high flame for a charred, tender result, or low and slow in a braise to let the flavour develop fully. Slice the body into rings or strips for grilling and pan-frying, or cook it whole for a more dramatic presentation. The ink, if retained, adds a deep, savoury richness to sauces and risottos.
Our cuttlefish is sourced whole through Brixham Fish Market, landed fresh from the South West coast. Sold in 2kg packs. Cuttlefish vary considerably in size depending on how the boats land them, so your pack may contain one large cuttlefish or several smaller ones. We are unable to select a specific size. It is delivered whole and will need cleaning before cooking. It will arrive inky, which is completely normal. Prepared to order with nothing sitting in stock and sent out fresh on your chosen delivery day. Always fresh and never previously frozen, so you can freeze it at home if needed.
Serve simply grilled with olive oil, garlic and a squeeze of lemon, or slow braised with tomatoes, white wine and herbs.
Product Information
Product Origin & Details
Scientific Name: Sepia officinalis
Wild or Farmed: WILD
Catch Area: North East Atlantic (Brixham FAO27)
Catch Type: Pot or Trawled
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Storage, Allergens & Ingredients
Storage Guidance:
This product is delivered fresh. Keep refrigerated below 5°C and consume by the use-by date on the label. Once opened, use within 2 days. Suitable for home freezing – freeze on day of delivery and use within 3 months.
Allergen Information:
CONTAINS MOLLUSC. Produced in an environment that handles FISH, CRUSTACEANS & MILK
Ingredients:
Cuttlefish
Product Warning:
May contain bone or shell
Suitable for Freezing: YES
Nutritional Information
Energy: 79 kcal / 331 kJ
Fat: 0.7g
- of which saturates: 0.15g
Carbohydrate: 1.4g
- of which sugars: 0g
Protein: 16.0g
Salt: 0.90g
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fresh Wild Cuttlefish taste like?
Fresh Wild Cuttlefish has a mild, slightly sweet flavour with a firm texture. It is similar to squid but tends to be a little thicker and meatier, making it popular in Mediterranean and Asian cooking.
How should Fresh Wild Cuttlefish be prepared?
Our Fresh Wild Cuttlefish is sold whole, so it will need to be cleaned before cooking. This typically involves removing the internal organs, ink sac and the cuttlebone before rinsing the fish thoroughly.
What is the best way to cook Fresh Wild Cuttlefish?
Fresh Wild Cuttlefish can be quickly cooked over high heat or slowly simmered until tender. It works well grilled, stir fried, braised or added to seafood stews.
Where is your Fresh Wild Cuttlefish sourced from?
Our Fresh Wild Cuttlefish is sourced through Brixham Fish Market, where our buyers select fish from the daily auction landed by boats working the South West coast.
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