Monthly Archives: July 2016

The school summer holidays are here. And we’ve had a lot of requests for fish recipe ideas suitable for the children and grandchildren.

We’ve recently added a few new products to our Family Favourites range. New favourites include our sustainable dusted yellowfin sole, available in three flavoured crumbs: lemon and parsley…lime, chilli and coriander…or roasted garlic.

Our vinegar infused tempura battered pollock fillets have also been very popular this summer…perfect for a healthier fish and chips with their light and crispy batter…sustainable and economical. Continue reading →

Once again, mackerel is back in season and at its best. Tinned, smoked, pickled, frozen…there’s no bad way to have mackerel. But whole fresh mackerel is a real treat and the season typically runs from May to September. A relatively small window.

Barbecuing

Mackerel is a winner on the barbecue. The skin tastes amazing when it’s a little charred. And the flesh is packed full of Omega 3 to take on the smoky flavours from hot coals.

A whole mackerel will only take about five minutes on the grill. It’s ready when the flesh flakes from the bone easily with a fork. Continue reading →

There is no greater compliment than a customer recommending us to a friend or family member. Or a new customer calling up after having a wonderful meal at a friend’s house and wanting to have our fresh fish delivered to their home too.

Whether you are new to Regal or have been with us for years, if you recommend us to a friend or family member, you will both share £35 of vouchers for Regal over three deliveries to spend on any of our products.

Bought my first pack of fish today and we had some for tea – so nice, fresh and light – would recommend to all. Mrs Frost, May 2016.

How do I recommend a friend?

Recommending a friend is straightforward. The reward applies to existing customers. If you call us on 01652 662100 or fill in the online form, we can then check whether the customer you are recommending is on one of our delivery rounds. We’ll get in contact and let them know when we’re next in the area and supply them with an information pack about our service. Continue reading →

Our locally sourced Yorkshire crabs and lobsters are wild caught from the Holderness Coast – a small stretch of coastline in East Yorkshire between the iconic nature reserve of Spurn Point and historic harbour of Bridlington.

The shallow, warmer inshore waters encourage Holderness crabs to feed on the mineral rich silt and mud, which produces a much tastier meat. Continue reading →

Salmon Prices are at an all-time high, several factors have influenced the price and we have seen a continual rise since the beginning of this year with costs currently sitting at 60% more than 2015.

With Salmon in short supply this has a global knock-on effect as supermarkets scramble to secure orders from other countries and prices increase across the board.

Because of events related to the higher than usual ocean temperatures, and an algal toxic bloom, Chilean salmon prices are up by over 60% compared to 2015 and extreme weather in Norway has meant that production in 2016 is down from 2015 and prices are up 63% on last year also. Continue reading →

There is a common belief that prawns should be avoided for people trying to lower cholesterol. This is a myth. Whilst foods like eggs and prawns are higher in dietary cholesterol than other foods, this type of cholesterol has almost no impact on cholesterol levels in the body. The NHS website advises that to reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, we should aim to lower saturated fat in our diet. And prawns contain almost no saturated fat. Whilst being a low fat protein choice, the fats found in prawns are good fats. Prawns are heart healthy.

• WHFoods.com rated prawns as the 8th best protein source out of the hundreds of foods they have analysed.
• Prawns contain a large amount of selenium. Other sources are brazil nuts and sunflower seeds. But prawns are much lower in fat and calories. This essential trace mineral is important for good brain function, a healthy immune system and fertility for men and women. Research shows that the selenium in prawns is very well absorbed into our bodies compared to other sources.
• A B12 deficiency can cause sufferers to feel lethargic, depressed and faint. The vitamin B12 in prawns will help keep your nerves and blood cells working well.
• Prawns are also an excellent source of phosphorus. Phosphorus is part of every human cell in the body and is vital for bone strength and maintaining energy supplies.
• Vitamin D is only found in a small number of foods. And prawns are on of them. Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons; particularly, it helps keeps bones and teeth healthy.

Other vitamins and minerals prawns contain include: choline, copper, iodine, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and vitamin A.
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