lundi 15 février 2016

Sourcing And Buying Fresh Seafood Online

By Diane Roberts


Many people around the world enjoy fish and shellfish as part of their diet. Supermarkets and fish mongers are available in many towns and cities but more people now choose to order their fresh seafood online. With the health benefits fish provides and so much choice there is something there to suit every ones tastes.

Hundreds of online retailers can be found selling these products with pictures and descriptions of each type of fish and shellfish. With popular items such as salmon, cod and Dover sole on offer and fresh oysters and lobster there is something to suit every ones palate. Also available are luxuries such as caviar, octopus and calamari.

Due to the popularity in sushi over recent years many businesses will offer sushi grade fish. This can either be purchased separately in any quantity or in pre-prepared form ready to eat. Any accompaniments and seasoning can also be included in the order to make preparation easier for the customer.

Buying fresh fish and shellfish does not necessarily have to be an expensive business. A pound fillet of cod or halibut will come in at around twenty five dollars per pound and will be portioned as to your requirements. It is worth noting that many of these sellers will require you to place a minimum value order so it is worth doing a little research first.

Once you have chosen your seafood, you may wish to buy a bottle of wine to go along with it and made sites offer this service. There are also helpful hints and tips on cooking your purchase to perfection and many will also offer spice packs or sauces to perfectly compliment your purchase. Often the site will have a recipe section and many ideas for creating a superb dish. Should you need further help or advice there should also be contact details such as email or phone numbers.

After deciding on which products you wish to buy there a few things to consider before completing your order and making payment. Most companies will offer delivery within 24 hours of the order being placed but on small orders this can be quite expensive due to the packaging involving ice and adding weight. A small package weighing in at five pounds will cost about 30 dollars to ship.

Nearly all of the established online retailers will offer free shipping depending on the value of the order. There are also coupons that can be redeemed online to save you money on your purchases. Many sites will also allow you to sign up to a newsletter which will notify their customers of any special deals and offers that are available that month.

After making payment and confirming delivery address details, the fresh products will be packed in ice gel packs or sometimes ice. After being placed in special polystyrene containers and wrapped and sealed they will usually be dispatched for next day delivery to your chosen destination and should be chilled on arrival. If for any reason any produce has to be returned details for this will be provided.




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