📦 There’s nothing wrong with freezing fish. It’s a great way to preserve the freshness, means you can order in bulk and plan well in advance of enjoying your delivery from Stein's Online Fishmongers.
📦 Choose what you want to freeze before you order.
📦 Freeze as soon as possible after your delivery arrives. This
is when the fish is at its freshest point –ensuring the best quality.
📦 Even well-frozen food will deteriorate over time while still remaining safe to eat, so don't leave it in the freezer indefinitely.
🧊 In the vac pack – no freezer burn – don’t use cling film as
it can damage the fish if done incorrectly.
🧊 Zip lock bag is perfect as a re-useable alternative.
🧊 Do not put anything on top of the fish as this can damage
the flesh and reduce the quality once defrosted.
🐟 This is very important and if not don’t correctly can reduce
the quality of your fish.
🐟 Place the fish in cold water to let it defrost. Keep the
fish as close to natural temperature – this helps to keep the best texture.
🐟 Defrosting in the fridge overnight also an option.
🐟 Don’t be tempted to run under hot water – NO HEAT to speed
up the.
🐟 Pat dry with kitchen towel or a cloth to remove the extra
moisture and leave for 10 minutes to rest at room temperature before cooking.
🐟 Once thawed, you can safely keep the fish in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Refreezing thawed foods is not advisable.
