{"title":"Shellfish and Cuttlefish","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo molluscs that reward a hot pan and a short cooking time. Both arrive whole, in the shell or in the mantle, with the cleaning already done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen lipped mussels, rope-grown and frozen in the shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole wild cuttlefish, uncleaned and ready to break down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam the mussels until the shells gape and grill or braise the cuttlefish fast. Discard any mussel that stays shut, and pull the internal shell from the cuttlefish before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frozen-green-lipped-mussels","title":"Frozen Green Lipped Mussels","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep green shells with a bright emerald rim and a plump, orange-fleshed body inside. They arrive shell on, scrubbed and debearded, frozen in a single layer so the shells stay intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope-grown in cold southern water, which is why the shells are clean and thin rather than caked in mud. Harvested, washed and blast-frozen within a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 kg per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 40 to 55 shells per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 to 11 cm shell length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e — whole, shell on, debearded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen raw in the shell. A closed shell on arrival is normal; the shell opens as it cooks, and any that stays shut should be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 degrees Celsius or colder for up to nine months. Thaw in the refrigerator for eight to ten hours, or cook straight from frozen by adding three to four minutes to the time. Rinse once and knock off any broken shell before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam with garlic, vermicelli and a spoon of chilli oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop with cheese and breadcrumbs and bake until the surface bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer in white wine, cream, garlic and parsley for a bowl of broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill directly over coals until the shells pop open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are done when the shell gapes and the meat is firm and opaque. Keep the liquor that collects in the pan; it carries most of the brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Cold Chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in an insulated liner on a next-day service. Open the bag on arrival and check for any cracked shells, which are common in transit and harmless as long as the meat is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllergen: contains molluscan shellfish. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Tide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68076001132764,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/5095\/4716\/files\/frozen-green-lipped-mussels-1.jpg?v=1793937114"},{"product_id":"wild-whole-cuttlefish","title":"Wild Whole Cuttlefish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thick-bodied cephalopod with a broad mantle, a cluster of short arms and a chalky internal shell. The meat is denser than squid and stays tender through a fast, hard cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild stock taken by trap and boat from rocky coastal ground, frozen aboard so nothing is landed soft. No water soaking, so the stated weight is the weight of the animal rather than of the ice around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 kg per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount\u003c\/strong\u003e — three to five whole animals per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e — 400 to 650 g each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e — whole, uncleaned, with the internal shell in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen whole and raw. The skin is mottled brown and will turn pale on thawing, which is expected and not a sign of spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 degrees Celsius or colder for up to six months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then pull the internal shell, the eyes, the beak and the ink sac. Score the mantle in a shallow cross-hatch so it does not curl and toughen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraise in soy, rock sugar and star anise until the sauce glazes the mantle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScore and stir-fry over the highest heat for two minutes with chilli and garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thin and blanch for a hot pot or a cold plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep-fry in a light batter for a crisp bar snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCook it either fast or long, never in between: a quick sear keeps it springy, and a slow braise turns it soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Cold Chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped frozen in an insulated liner on a next-day service. Any ink released in the bag during transit is natural and rinses off under cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllergen: contains molluscan shellfish. 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