Fresh Whole Yellow Croaker

Why you'll love it

• Golden-yellow skin - the natural mark of a genuinely fresh croaker, with bright eyes and firm, springy flesh.
• Sweet, delicate white meat that flakes cleanly and holds its shape however you cook it.
• Cleaned and ready - pat dry, season and cook. No prep required.
• Naturally rich in omega-3 and a good source of lean protein.

About this fish

Yellow croaker is one of the most prized eating fish in East Asian cooking, and for good reason: the flesh is sweet and fine-grained, with a thin layer of fat beneath the skin that keeps it moist through cooking. The golden cast of the skin is a natural indicator of freshness - you can see it before the pack is even open.

Each fish comes whole and cleaned, graded for even size so a single tray cooks through at the same rate.

How to cook it

Pan-fry whole in a little oil until the skin crisps, steam with ginger and spring onion, or braise with soy and rice wine. Excellent on the barbecue wrapped in foil.

At a glance

• Form: whole fish, cleaned
• Colour: golden-yellow over silver
• Storage: keep refrigerated, or freeze on day of delivery