{"title":"Whole Fish","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fresh-sea-bass-whole-and-fillets","title":"Fresh Sea Bass Whole and Fillets","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea bass, sold as whole fish and as fillets. The whole fish carry fine dark speckling along the upper body over bright silver flanks, and one is opened out flat so the thick white flesh runs the full length of the frame. The fillets are cut deep and even, with the skin left along one edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam a whole fish with ginger and scallion and finish it with hot oil and soy, or pan-fry the fillets skin-side down and let the skin crisp before you turn them. The flesh is lean and mild, so it takes a strong dressing well — a squeeze of lemon, a soy and ginger sauce, or a light broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole sea bass and skin-on fillets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark speckled upper body, silver flanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, even white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam whole, or pan-fry the fillets skin-side down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALEC KIRK","offers":[{"title":"Frozen","offer_id":46114318123187,"sku":"FRESH-SEA-BASS-WHOLE-AND-FILLETS","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5143\/0067\/files\/lu_yu_1.jpg?v=1790580044"},{"product_id":"fresh-whole-sardines-for-everyday-cooking","title":"Whole Sardines for Everyday Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall whole fish, silver along the flanks with a warm pink cast and a row of large, round eyes. They are slender and firm-bodied rather than soft, and they hold their shape when they are lifted — a good sign in a small fish. One of the shots shows them steamed and finished with a pale fillet opened out on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are small enough to cook whole. Pan-fry them in a little oil until the skin blisters and crisps, steam them with ginger and scallion, grill them, or braise them in tomato and soy so the bones soften. Eat them with the bones in, or lift the flesh away from the backbone in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall whole silver fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge round eyes, slender firm body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold their shape after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-fry, steam, grill or braise whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALEC KIRK","offers":[{"title":"Frozen","offer_id":46114303049907,"sku":"FRESH-WHOLE-SARDINES-EVERYDAY-COOKING","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5143\/0067\/files\/sha_ding_yu_1.jpg?v=1790580077"},{"product_id":"fresh-whole-grouper-for-steaming","title":"Fresh Whole Grouper for Steaming","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrouper, whole and on the bone: a heavy head and a deep body, the skin covered in an olive-brown mottled pattern that breaks into darker blotches along the back and fins. One of the shots shows the same fish cut into thick steaks and fillets, with firm white flesh and a clean pink line down the centre of each cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam it whole with ginger, spring onion and a little chilli, then pour over hot oil and soy — the flesh stays firm and comes away from the bone in large flakes. The thick steaks can be pan-fried or poached instead, which suits the denser meat around the head and collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole grouper on the bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive-brown mottled skin, heavy head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm white flesh that flakes in large pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam whole with ginger and soy, or pan-fry the steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated, or freeze for longer storage. Thaw in the refrigerator and cook thoroughly before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALEC KIRK","offers":[{"title":"Frozen","offer_id":46114285945011,"sku":"FRESH-WHOLE-GROUPER-FOR-STEAMING","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5143\/0067\/files\/shi_ban_yu_1.jpg?v=1790580116"}],"url":"https:\/\/akirk.shop\/collections\/whole-fish.oembed","provider":"ALEC KIRK STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}