Tuesday, April 12, 2016

How To Buy Fresh Seafood Online

By Carolyn Anderson


When people think of the ocean, some think of the beach, and others might think of sailing. Those who love food though, probably think of the abundance of fish and other sea animals that taste delicious. From sushi grade fish to shellfish and specialty items, there is something for everyone. If you wish to explore more fruits of the sea, try ordering fresh seafood online.

You may think that the seafood you buy from the case at the grocery store is fresh, but that is simply not always the case. In some cases, the fish will sit for days before anyone buys it. When you order online, you are getting food that was packed and frozen at peak freshness to ensure it tastes like it was just pulled from the sea.

Once you place your order, your choices are packed in a disposable cooler with ice packs or dried ice. This is plenty of ice to keep everything frozen until it gets to you. Nothing will melt, so the integrity of all your food will be kept intact and there are no worries about food poisoning or anything like that.

Most of these seafood orders are packed same or next day and shipped quickly. You will generally get it within two days, though you can pay extra for overnight or expedited shipping. The weekends are a whole different animal, though. Because the major carriers have no or very limited service on weekends, orders are held for packing until Monday. Your seafood will stay out of a hot warehouse or delivery truck all weekend, and you get a fresh delivery early in the week instead.

The great thing about ordering online is that you can get just about anything that comes from the sea. In fact, you can buy whole fish with scales and bones intact. Some people buy these to save money, since they generally cost less than their deboned counterparts. Others just like to boil the heads and bones down for seafood stock. Whatever the reason, you can buy whole fish easily.

Then there are the prepared filets that make cooking and eating the fish easier. These are pieces that have already been deboned and cleaned. In some cases the skin is also removed, though you can order filets that have the skin still on, since many people think this is the tastiest part.

Besides the usual whole and filleted fish, shellfish are another delicious way to eat the ocean. Shrimp are available all year, and oysters and scallops are generally always available. A few seasonal catches like lobster and crab can be bought as well for a tasty treat. Even high end items like caviar can be purchased from these internet retailers at a great price.

Many internet stores also have prepared dishes made of seafood. These are very convenient because you just need to heat and eat or serve. These are also great for dinner parties to impress your guests and make you the hero. All of this with very little work on your part, aside from putting them in an oven or microwave.




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