Monday, 15 February 2016

Sourcing And Buying Fresh Seafood Online

By Diane Roberts


Many people around the world enjoy fish and shellfish as part of their diet. Supermarkets and fish mongers are available in many towns and cities but more people now choose to order their fresh seafood online. With the health benefits fish provides and so much choice there is something there to suit every ones tastes.

There is an ever increasing number of retailers on the web who offer every type of fish and shellfish. They normally provide photos and descriptive text about each variety. The discerning consumer can be tempted by luxuries such as caviar or exotic sushi cuts. For the everyday shopper there are plenty of fillets of tuna, cod, halibut ad much more to choose from.

Due to the popularity in sushi over recent years many businesses will offer sushi grade fish. This can either be purchased separately in any quantity or in pre-prepared form ready to eat. Any accompaniments and seasoning can also be included in the order to make preparation easier for the customer.

Many of the items on offer are very reasonably priced. Sand dabs and cod can start from less than ten dollars per pound and even lobster can be found for around forty dollars. Often there is a minimum purchase required though so do think about that before placing your order.

Alongside the fresh food these companies have on their lists other products such as seasoning packs, sauce mixes and occasionally fine wines are featured. Most of the web pages will also have recipes that can be followed and hints and tips from chefs on how best to prepare and cook the fish. Contact details will also be on hand if any questions need to be asked before placing an order and completing the purchase.

After deciding on which products you wish to buy there a few things to consider before completing your order and making payment. Most companies will offer delivery within 24 hours of the order being placed but on small orders this can be quite expensive due to the packaging involving ice and adding weight. A small package weighing in at five pounds will cost about 30 dollars to ship.

Nearly all of the established online retailers will offer free shipping depending on the value of the order. There are also coupons that can be redeemed online to save you money on your purchases. Many sites will also allow you to sign up to a newsletter which will notify their customers of any special deals and offers that are available that month.

Once the ordering process is complete and payment confirmed your order will be dispatched. Specially designed and sealed polystyrene boxes containing ice packs or gel packs will keep the product chilled during transit. It is important that once delivered you should keep the product properly stored in a refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to use it. Should you need to return the produce for any reason, details for this should be provided on the website or by the courier.




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