Local Fishmonger is a person or business that sells fresh fish and seafood. They often work directly with local fishermen and have a deep knowledge of their products, allowing them to provide customers with the highest quality fish. They also have the expertise to advise on how best to prepare and cook the fish. Many fishmongers are also able to source specialty products, such as live lobster or clams.
They can recommend the best fish to buy based on what is in season. They can also help you to choose sustainable species that are caught using responsible methods. For example, you can ask your fishmonger if the salmon you are buying is sustainably sourced. They can also tell you what other types of fish are in season at the moment, which will give you some inspiration when choosing your next dish.
Community Catch: Supporting Sustainability with Local Fishmongers
Some fishmongers are also able to offer value-added products such as fish stock or fishcakes. They may also be able to hold onto certain parts of whole fish, such as the head or fish bones if you tell them ahead of time that you are planning to make fish stock or want to add them to your grilled fish. They might even be able to guess the weight of your box of fish – a talent some have perfected!
Some fishmongers will also be able to give you some advice on how to transport and store your fish. They might be able to put your fish in a cooler or wrap it in ice so that it stays cold on the way home.