{"title":"Shellfish Favourites","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbalone, spotted babylon snails, mud snails and baby cuttlefish, the shellfish that anchor a good seafood table.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frozen-spotted-babylon-snails","title":"Frozen Spotted Babylon Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted babylon snails, gathered from clean coastal ground and flash-frozen soon after harvest. The shells are patterned brown and white, and the meat inside is plump, springy and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole snails in the shell, cleaned and ready to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive brown-and-white spotted shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, bouncy meat with a clean ocean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 2 kg pack, frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoil briefly in salted water until the meat loosens, then serve with a garlic and chilli dip. The same snails work as a cold dish: boil first, then steep in a dressing of chilli, garlic, spring onion and vinegar for a few hours. For a hot plate, stir-fry with ginger, garlic and chilli over high heat. Overcooking turns the meat rubbery, so keep it quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at −18 °C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator, rinse the shells well, and cook within a day. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Catch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51080640135333,"sku":null,"price":26.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/7162\/4357\/files\/frozen-spotted-babylon-snails-1.jpg?v=1793675513"},{"product_id":"frozen-whole-abalone","title":"Frozen Whole Abalone","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole abalone from cold coastal water, cleaned and frozen straight after processing. Each one keeps its iridescent shell and a thick, dense foot of meat with a deep, savoury sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole abalone, shell on, cleaned and trimmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, compact meat that stays springy when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 2 kg pack, frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady for braising, steaming or soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraise gently in a soy-based sauce over low heat so the meat takes on the glaze, and serve with blanched greens. To steam, score the surface lightly, top with garlic and soy, and cook just until the meat firms. Sliced into a simmering broth it needs only a few minutes. High heat held too long is what makes abalone tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at −18 °C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator, scrub the shell and meat under cold water, and cook the same day. Do not refreeze once thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Catch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51080641282213,"sku":null,"price":44.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/7162\/4357\/files\/frozen-whole-abalone-1.jpg?v=1793675516"},{"product_id":"marinated-mud-snails","title":"Marinated Mud Snails","description":"\u003cp\u003eMud snails cured in a traditional savoury brine, the kind of cold dish that sits on the table beside a bowl of rice. The meat is glossy and translucent, with a crisp, springy bite and a salty-sweet finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell-on snails, fully marinated and ready to eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury brine cure with a clean ocean sweetness underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 2 kg pack, chilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cooking required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpoon straight from the pack into a small dish and serve chilled, with steamed rice or as an appetiser before a larger meal. A scatter of sliced chilli or chopped spring onion lifts the aroma. Do not heat them; warmth softens the snap that makes this dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated, never frozen. Reseal after opening and use within a few days. Keep out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Catch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51080643018917,"sku":null,"price":21.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/7162\/4357\/files\/marinated-mud-snails-1.jpg?v=1793675518"},{"product_id":"frozen-baby-cuttlefish","title":"Frozen Baby Cuttlefish","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall whole cuttlefish, cleaned and frozen soon after capture. The bodies are pale and glossy, the size is even, and the meat is tender with a light crunch rather than a chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole baby cuttlefish, cleaned and gutted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth white bodies with a firm, bouncy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 2 kg pack, frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven size, suited to skewers and hot pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread onto skewers, brush with oil and spice, and grill over high heat until the edges char. They also take well to a fast stir-fry with vegetables and chilli. In hot pot, drop them into the simmering broth for a minute only. Long cooking tightens the flesh, so keep it brief and hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at −18 °C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook the same day. Do not refreeze once thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Catch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51080646197413,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/7162\/4357\/files\/frozen-baby-cuttlefish-1.jpg?v=1793675521"}],"url":"https:\/\/etbefast.shop\/collections\/shellfish-favourites.oembed","provider":"ETHAN BENNETT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}