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Fish Index

Know your fish before it hits the pan.

A working index of the seafood we coach. Pick one in the Studio, or just describe what you bought and we'll take it from there.

Fresh sea bream before cooking

01 · Fish

Sea bream

A forgiving whole fish with sweet, firm flesh — ideal for a first whole-roast.

Best for
Whole roast, salt-baked, grilled
Sourcing
Farmed and line-caught options are widely available; check your local guidance for the season.
Coach a sea bream dish
Fresh salmon before cooking

02 · Fish

Salmon

Rich and buttery, and the easiest fillet to get crisp-skinned without drying out.

Best for
Crispy-skin sear, slow-roast, en papillote
Sourcing
Look for responsibly farmed or certified wild sources and verify local labelling.
Coach a salmon dish
Fresh prawns before cooking

03 · Crustacean shellfish

Prawns

The fastest weeknight win — from pan to plate in minutes once thawed.

Best for
Quick sauté, skewers, pasta
Sourcing
Choose traceable, responsibly sourced prawns; farmed sourcing standards vary by region.
Coach a prawns dish
Fresh mussels before cooking

04 · Molluscs

Mussels

Cheap, sustainable and dramatic — a pot of mussels feels like a restaurant dish.

Best for
Steamed, in broth, with pasta
Sourcing
Rope-grown mussels are among the lower-impact choices; buy from a reputable supplier only.
Coach a mussels dish

Also coached from your description

Mackerel · Cod & haddock · Sea bass · Squid · Scallops · Trout · Monkfish · Clams. Describe any of these in the Studio and Tweedhill builds the same coached plan.

Species and sustainability notes are information only, not an endorsement of any supplier. Check your local fishery guidance and seasonality before buying.