Sea Bream Fillets, Gilt Head, Medium, 150-170g x 2

Sea Bream Fillets Medium are two medium fillets of gilt head sea bream, each weighing 150 to 170g — a beautiful, versatile fish prized across the Mediterranean. Gilt head bream — daurade royale in French — is considered the finest of the bream family. In particular, it has a firm, sweet white flesh with a clean, delicate flavour. As a result, it is the bream most valued by chefs across Europe. Furthermore, the skin crisps beautifully when pan-fried, making it one of the most satisfying fish to cook.

About Sea Bream Fillets Medium

We source our fish and seafood from trusted fishmongers and sustainable fisheries. In particular, every supplier covers the British Isles and Europe. In particular, we select every species for its quality, provenance and flavour. As a result, the fish at your door meets the standard of the finest fishmonger. Furthermore, it compares to what a top restaurant supplier would provide. Furthermore, we handle every fish with care from the moment it leaves the water. Our team fillets it to order, packs it carefully and delivers it chilled in insulated packaging. However, the most important thing is what happens in your kitchen. Fresh fish of genuine quality needs very little. In particular, a hot pan, good butter and simple seasoning always beats complicated sauces. The best fish needs no embellishment. Additionally, freshness is everything with fish. A short supply chain from source to door makes all the difference. That is why Sea Bream Fillets Medium from The Artisan Food Company consistently meets the expectations of the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Sea Bream Fillets Medium From Us

Cooking fish well is one of the most rewarding skills in the kitchen. However, it is also one that many home cooks find intimidating. In contrast to meat, fish needs very little time. Most fillets cook in under 10 minutes. As a result, the margin between perfect and overcooked is small. In particular, the single most common mistake is overcooking. Furthermore, fish continues to cook after it leaves the heat. Therefore, pulling it from the pan a moment early is always the right decision. Moreover, a good non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron pan makes an enormous difference. Additionally, patting the fillet completely dry before cooking is essential. This gives a clean, golden sear rather than steaming in its own moisture.

When you order Sea Bream Fillets Medium from The Artisan Food Company, you can trust that we have handled it with the same care and attention from water to door. Furthermore, Sea Bream Fillets Medium arrives chilled and ready to cook. Simply remove from packaging and cook.

How to Cook Sea Bream Fillets Medium

To get the very best from Sea Bream Fillets Medium:

• Pat the fillet completely dry with kitchen paper before cooking — this is the single most important step for a good sear.
• Season generously with sea salt on the skin side only, immediately before cooking.
• Heat a non-stick or cast-iron pan until very hot, then add a small amount of oil or clarified butter.
• Place skin-side down and press gently for the first 30 seconds to prevent curling — cook for 70% of the time on the skin side.
• Furthermore, sea bream responds beautifully to Mediterranean flavours — olive oil, lemon, garlic, capers and fresh herbs.

Perfect Pairings

Sea Bream Fillets Medium pairs beautifully with:

• Roasted cherry tomatoes, capers, olives and good olive oil — a classic Mediterranean pairing
• A chilled Vermentino, Picpoul de Pinet or a Provençal rosé alongside
• Braised fennel, courgettes or a simple tapenade alongside
• A light lemon and herb butter or a classic sauce vierge

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown. Fresh fish is best used on the day of delivery or the following day. However, you can also freeze it on the day of delivery — wrap tightly in cling film and place in a freezer bag. Furthermore, defrost slowly in the fridge overnight before cooking. Delivered chilled in insulated packaging, ready to cook.

However you cook it, Sea Bream Fillets Medium delivers the clean, fresh flavour that only properly sourced and handled fish can provide. Moreover, great fish needs very little — the quality speaks for itself.