As a nation surrounded by water, the UK boasts a wealth of delicious seafood. And you don’t need to be a seasoned fisherman to enjoy it! Morrisons Market Street offers a fantastic selection of freshly prepared fish from their expert fishmongers. This year, Morrisons celebrates 125 years of providing top-quality fresh food, highlighting the dedication of their butchers, fishmongers, and bakers who bring the freshest produce to your table.
At the fish counter, you’ll find an array of options, including salmon, mackerel, sea bream, cod loin, and sardines. Choose from whole fish, portions, heads, or fillets. For shellfish lovers, fresh mussels are available, or opt for convenience with a Morrisons Market Street fish pie mix. The Market Street experts recommend choosing fish that smells like the sea and feels firm to the touch. A bright sheen on the skin and translucence without blemishes are signs of freshness.
The fishmongers are happy to prepare your fish exactly how you like it, whether it’s skinning, deboning, or filleting. They’ll even provide ice to keep your purchase fresh for longer. Wrapping your fish in parchment or waxed paper before refrigeration will extend its shelf life to two days. All fish bags are microwaveable and oven-proof, making home cooking a breeze. Need some inspiration? The Market Street team is full of tips and tricks. Here are a few of their favourite easy-to-prepare dishes, in collaboration with BBC Good Food, to bring the freshest catch to your kitchen:
One-pan Paprika Fish and Potato Stew:
This flavorful stew is perfect for a weeknight meal, offering minimal cleanup. You’ll need king prawns, mussels, skinless white fish fillets (cod, hake, or haddock), potatoes, onions, chopped tomatoes, fish stock cube, garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and parsley. Start by cooking the onions and potatoes in olive oil, then add garlic, spices, lemon juice, tomatoes, and stock. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then add the seafood and simmer for another 8 minutes. Top with parsley and lemon zest and serve with crusty bread. A Coburg cob or black pepper and sea salt baguette would be a perfect accompaniment.
One-pan Sea Bass with Asparagus and New Potatoes:
For this sizzling dish, you’ll need sea bass fillets, new potatoes, olive oil, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, white wine, and basil. Roast the potatoes and asparagus, then stir in the tomatoes and drizzle with white wine. Lay the sea bass fillets on top, skin-side up, and bake until cooked through. Garnish with basil leaves. The versatility of this recipe allows you to substitute other whole fish fillets – ask the fishmonger for their recommendations!
Teriyaki Salmon Bowls:
This light and refreshing Asian-inspired dish features salmon fillets, sliced avocado, sticky rice, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, edamame, and nori sheets. Make a marinade by combining sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and water. Bake the salmon fillets in the marinade until golden. Serve over sticky rice, topped with avocado, edamame, and salmon. Drizzle with leftover marinade and enjoy with crispy nori sheets.
Morrisons is celebrating their 125th anniversary with a focus on the fresh, high-quality food they’re known for. Visit Morrisons.com to learn more and browse their selection of fresh produce. Their Market Street experts are always available to help you choose the perfect ingredients and offer advice on how to prepare them. Enjoy the delicious flavors of fresh seafood and celebrate Morrisons’ commitment to quality food!
