Enjoy the Sea's Bounty
Explore the sea’s most delectable delights. Fresh or frozen, products of the sea can turn your meals into fiestas! Fish, scallops, shrimp or other seafood: they’re all easy to prepare and always delicious. Enjoy them marinated or gratinéed, but by all means, enjoy them more than ever! It’ll make you want to say "Olé!"
- Broiled swordfish with mango and cucumber salsa
- Scallop kebobs on a bed of grilled vegetables
- Seafood paella
- West-Indian salmon
Fish is good for your health. Here are 4 tips that will incite you to eat more of it:
- Have your fish marinated, gratinéed, breaded, or with sauce.
- Try different varieties. Each fish has its own taste. Don’t like bones? Then choose halibut, marlin, shark, sole, swordfish, or try boneless salmon or trout fillets.
- Ask your Metro fish professional how to prepare and cook your fish: he will be delighted to help you.
- You can also refer to the Fish and Seafood Cooking Guide where you’ll find more than 2,000 meal ideas of every description.
Whole fish
Keep the skin on for broiling, as it enhances the taste and protects the flesh. Broil the fish by placing it directly on the grill or a sheet of foil. For a different taste, marinate the fish or brush on a marinade while cooking.
Wrapped for cooking
Set a sheet of parchment paper on foil and brush the surface with oil before placing the fish. When cooking fillets, place them skin-side down. Add your favorite vegetables and sprinkle with wine or lemon juice. Seal the wrapper and cook for 15 to 20 minutes without turning.
Cooking ON THE GRILL
Virtually all types of fish can be baked directly on the grill, provided the latter is clean and well oiled. Less fragile cuts such as fish steaks are ideal for the barbecue. Brush a marinade on the fish during cooking and turn only once.
- All-purpose sauce
- Tarragon butter
Brushing just prior to cooking is usually sufficient to make fish and seafood more tender. There’s really no need to marinade them for a long time. However, you can marinade them (maximum 30 minutes) to obtain a stronger flavour. Citrus juices, flavoured oils (olive, sesame seed), fresh herbs, garlic and ginger are good choices.
Cooking time
To estimate cooking time, measure the fish at its thickest point (including stuffing, as the case may be). Cook 10 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness in the case of thin fish and 12 to 15 minutes for fish with a thicker flesh (halibut, shark, tuna, marlin). Keep the barbecue's lid closed.
To check for doneness, use a fork to break up the flesh at the thickest point. It should be soft and opaque, and juices should be clear. Fish and seafood that have been overly cooked lose their flavour and become rubbery and dry.
Kabobs
If you use wooden skewers, soak them in lukewarm water for 30 minutes before cooking, so they won't burn.
For flawless barbecued fish
Using a clean grill is the golden rule for successful broiling! Clean it well and oil it after each use. Or make your job easier and simply place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grill.
Preservation tips
To enjoy fish at its peak of freshness, eat it the same day you buy it. If you must keep it longer, wrap it in wax paper, place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator (4 ºC or under). Don't use plastic wrap as this will keep it from breathing. When buying or using frozen products, make sure there's no frost inside the packaging.
Thawing tips
Thaw fish or seafood in the refrigerator overnight. Otherwise, rinse it under cold water in its original packaging or in an airtight bag. Dry well prior to cooking to avoid boiling.
Frozen food for fast and easy fiesta. Salads, risottos, pizzas, calzones, kabobs, paellas, etc. With Merit Selection Irresistibles,
Our new line of frozen products, lack of time will never again be an excuse for not preparing simple, nutritional meals. With a wide range of products such as shrimps, scallops, and seafood mixes, Merit Selection Irresistibles frozen foods are perfect for creating a fiesta of flavours in a flash. So show a little imagination. Drop by the frozen food counter, pick up your favorites, add a few spices and cook up perfect meals for hot summer days!
Fish and seafood are recommended on the Minçavi plan.
Ready-to-cook products
Let yourself be tempted by a serving of The Merit Selection Irresistibles frozen salmon. Grill a few vegetables and voilà! In less than 20 minutes, dinner is served!
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