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Our 100% sustainably sourced game fish selection is so varied we know we will have exactly what you need for any budget without compromising on quality. We can offer top-quality tuna loins, extra large seabass fillets and swordfish steaks perfect for fine dining restaurants. Discover our full range of game fish below.

 

Tuna

Our sustainably sourced line-caught tuna is frozen within moments of catching. Freezing so soon after is the best possible way to preserve the taste and texture of the tuna, resulting in a high-quality, premium product every time. Individually vacuum-packed for freshness and convenience, our tuna portions have no ice glaze resulting in a 100% natural product, perfect for keeping it simple on your menu. To bring out the best of tuna we recommend pan searing on high heat, leaving the inside rare. Paired with a fresh zesty or Asian-style salad and let the fish do all the work for you.

 

Swordfish

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Octopus and squid are two of the most well-known cephalopods and they’re used in cuisines worldwide. We strive to offer our customers only the best quality, expertly sourced octopus and squid you can buy. Octopus in particular is very rare in the retail sector and lends itself better to restaurants and fine dining environments. Squid on the other hand is often sold as battered calamari rings in supermarkets or salt and pepper fried squid in takeaways and restaurants. Squid’s flexibility and higher availability give it the edge over octopus with consumers in the UK. But anyone who has sampled a traditional Mediterranean octopus dish will be quick to say how much more indulgent and meaty it is. Buy from us with confidence knowing that our range is entirely sustainably sourced and never compromises on cost, quality or customer service.

Octopus

Octopus is prized across the Mediterranean and is considered a real delicacy. Not easily attained from most supermarkets and more expensive than lobster, octopus is marvelled by top chefs across the country. A versatile ingredient that will take on flavours from the herbs and spices it’s cooked with. It’s low fat and high in protein, making it an excellent and nutritious addition to your offerings. The freezing process of the octopus benefits the end quality of the meat. Whilst the octopus is thawing, the meat is tenderised, leaving you with a fresher, more succulent product to work with.

Octopus tentacles are a favourite on any Mediterranean menu. Delicious fried or sliced into salads; one of the most popular ways to cook an octopus is on the grill. This helps add extra flavour and texture. Make sure the tentacles you’re using have been pre-cooked or else you’ll need to boil them before grilling. This is to make the tough connective tissue collagen in its muscles melt into soft gelatine. Once they’re ready to grill, soak the tentacles in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper before adding them to a preheated grill. Serve whole or dice into cubes to add to a curry, risotto or kebab.

Squid

Squid is a favourite amongst many seafood lovers, and over the past few years, we have noted a rise in its popularity in the retail and foodservice sector. More chefs are incorporating this unique ingredient into their menus. It is so versatile; it can be stuffed, baked, grilled or pan-fried. One of our most popular products is our squid tubes. These have been cleaned and prepared, so you do not have to do anything for preparation, simply defrost, and cut or cook to your needs. We also have a range of breaded and battered squid and whole baby squid. Primarily sourced from Asia, our supply of squid is consistent and stable all year round.

If you have any questions about our squid or octopus then please get in touch with our sales team on 0333 444 1862.

Crustaceans

As impressive looking as they are tasty, our crustaceans offer you some of the finest seafood available in the UK. Our wide range of crustaceans is built using only quality and sustainably caught raw material. Whether it’s crab or lobster you’re looking for, we have a range of options to tailor to your business’s needs.

Crab

Crab is one of the most extensive and impressive product ranges at Sykes Seafood. One that goes from crab claws, packed with delicate fresh meat, to pre-prepared, dressed crab. We can assure you that our range of crab is guaranteed to impress even the most discerning diner. Simply serve as part of an elegant dish or on its own as a sophisticated starter.

Dressed Crab 

Dressed crab simply means cooked crab meat that has been taken out of the shell. Imagine a divine mixture of white and brown crab meat that has already been carefully and expertly extracted and presented elegantly back into its shell. Our traditionally pot-caught crabs come from the North Sea and are expertly and sustainably sourced. All the hard work has been done for you; simply defrost and serve.

Whole Crab

The beauty of frozen crab is that it’s so convenient and can eliminate any risk of waste as you take out what you need from the freezer when you need it. Our whole brown crabs are traditionally pot caught in the North Sea. Simply defrost, and they are ready to be cracked and eaten. In addition to the succulent meat in the claws and knuckles, the body contains a mix of brown and white meat. The shell of the whole crab can be hollowed out and then packed full of meat to create an appetising dressed crab, served in a natural shell.

Crab Claws 

Rose sauce. However, you can always add crab claw meat to Asian-style dishes, as they pair beautifully with garlic and chilli. Simply defrost and serve as and when you need them.

 Crab Legs 

Our snow crab legs are a perfect and premium addition to any menu. We’ve pre-cooked them so you can defrost them in the fridge and then eat them cold with salad, or reheat to serve with pasta or risotto. Breaking the meat out of the legs is all part of the fun and these delicious legs would provide a unique mealtime experience if served alone.

Lobsters 

We offer whole North American lobsters in both a cooked and raw variety. Lobster is a luxurious treat however you go about adding it to the menu. You can leave the magnificence of a whole lobster to do all the talking and make this high-end product the star of the show. Or incorporate lobster meat with pasta, a fish pie or risotto to add a touch of luxury. Our lobsters are responsibly sourced from North American/Canadian waters and frozen immediately after catch to lock in the freshness. Once defrosted, it’s as close to fresh as the day it was caught.

The lobster’s tail is arguably the most favoured section due to its abundance of meat. This elegant ingredient is excellent for a unique feature on your menu or your supply list, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser every time. Or if you want the best meat of the lobster but don’t want to crack it open yourself.  We offer a great alternative, let your customers enjoy premium bite after bite with our pre-extracted lobster claw meat, perfect for that element of class to more intricate recipes.

The number of recipes is endless. Serve in a decadent mac and cheese dish, prepare the tails with a spicy cajun marinade, or prepare a classic lobster thermidor.

Our traditional pot caught crabs’ claws are big enough to extract big, luscious chunks from. Suiting a wide variety of cuisines, crab claw meat is delicate but can take on a wide variety of flavour combinations. To bring out the best of their natural flavourings, serve hot with a lemon and butter dipping sauce or cold with a tangy Marie

Our smoked fish range at Sykes Seafood ranges from salmon, kippers, mackerel and haddock including Arbroath smokies. All our smoked fish is 100% sustainably sourced and is among some of the most premium products available in the UK. Working closely with partners using traditional smoking methods we can guarantee authentic products every time.

 

Salmon 

 

Our sustainably sourced premium smoked salmon can be used in both starters and main courses. A versatile and popular ingredient, our distinctive flavoured smoked salmon is sourced responsibly in only GAP accredited fisheries and assessed to the highest possible standards. As well as traditional smoked salmon we also have a variety of gravadlax available. Options include beetroot infused and dill. Available 365 days of the year, we are never out of stock. Our smoked salmon has been proved a firm industry favourite through over a century of trading. 

 

Haddock/Smokies 

 

The strong smokey flavour works perfectly in a fish pie or a kedgeree. From dyed to undyed options available our smoked haddock is gently smoked using traditional wood-burning methods for lightly smoked and succulent haddock fillets.

Originating from a small fishing village a few miles from Arbroath, our smokies are haddock that have been paired and salted. They are then traditionally hot smoked over hardwood chips in a ‘smokie’ pit made with a whiskey barrel set in a hole in the ground to give their signature flavour. They are best served simply grilled with a knob of butter.

 

Mackerel 

 

We offer a diverse range of sustainably sourced mackerel from traditionally smoked, to our peppered or lime and chilli-infused fillets. Smoked mackerel is a diverse ingredient which can be used for a range of dishes and is always guaranteed to be packed with flavour.

 

Kippers/Herring

Our sustainably sourced scallops add a premium feel to a dish and is perfect for serving as a starter or a decadent accompaniment to any main course. As subtle as their flavours may be, the combination of sweet, buttery, and nutty are brought to life once butter, garlic and lemon are added for a classic failsafe dish. Or for a South-East Asian-inspired scallop dish, cook with spring onions, and chilli and season with soy sauce. scallops are an elegant ingredient that will suit even the most discerning diner. All our scallops are frozen, which helps combat waste, simply defrost, cook and serve.

Although as sophisticated as scallops are, we offer a range to suit all budgets and occasions. Our diverse selection is sourced from mainly the UK which are hand-dived and hand-shucked by professionals at the shore. Except for our Japanese roeless scallops, extra-large North American roeless scallops & Mexican Bay scallops. Offering both roe-on and roeless options you can either use the roe with a slightly stronger taste to compliment the richness of the scallop meat. Or take advantage of our roeless scallop options and add them straight to the pan ready for service.

Mussels

Our sustainably sourced rope-grown mussels are mainly from the coast of Ireland but we also offer a Chilean variety. For something a little different, our green-lipped half-shell mussels are really impressive, making their way from New Zealand. minutes for these to cook and serve to make them an ideal starter or a delicious accompaniment to the main course, whether folding through pasta or adding to rice or soups.

We have a raw whole shell product for those who want complete freedom in the kitchen, but we also have a number of cooked or pasteurised versions which reduces in many different forms. Our cooked mussel meat is the ideal solution for you if you just want the meat without the fuss of the shell – all fully cooked and prepared, so you have no mess or waste.

Cockles

Cockles are a great way to add the traditional taste of the sea to any dish. They are fully cooked and individually frozen, so use as much as you need and keep the rest in the freezer.

Clams

 

Whelks

Our responsibly sourced whelks are a healthy and sustainable option with all meat and no shell, they are pre-cooked and typically boiled quickly before being served in a myriad of dishes.

 

If you’re looking for interesting cost-friendly ways to diversify your menu, our versatile range of molluscs could be the answer. With multiple options to suit a multitude of dishes, these gems can be an exciting way to add some intrigue for your diners. We often cook or pasteurise these products prior to freezing which helps ensure the products taste fresh and can be consumed safely. This reduces waste and risk when dealing with products like this. It’s as simple as taking out what you need, defrosting and adding to a dish for a perfect accompaniment to the main course or a stand-alone starter.

Langoustines

Halfway between a prawn and a lobster sits this marvellous seafood treat. Best known as ‘Dublin Bay Prawns’ or ‘Norwegian Lobster’, or even better known in the UK battered or breaded as ‘Scampi’, which is filled with the delicious and meaty tail of the langoustine.