{"title":"Chef's Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe full range in one place: fish, shellfish, crustaceans and cephalopods, each cleaned and frozen at peak freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pack holds 2 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"frozen-red-rockfish","title":"Frozen Red Rockfish, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole wild-caught rockfish with brilliant scarlet skin, cleaned and flash-frozen at sea. The flesh is thick, flaky and almost boneless - one central bone, no fine pin bones - so it holds together on the plate and is easy to serve. Its flavour is mild and sweet, closer to snapper than to oily fish, which makes it forgiving for first-time fish cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of whole cleaned fish, roughly two fish per pack, each between 800 g and 1 kg. Vacuum-sealed and frozen to -18C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Cooks Choose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle central bone; no fiddly pin-bone work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, snow-white flakes that stay intact in broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright eyes and red gills still visible through the pack - freshness you can check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks steamed, pan-fried, braised or simmered in soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator, then pat dry. Score the skin if steaming so the heat reaches the bone. Steam for 10-12 minutes with ginger and spring onion, or pan-fry skin-side down until crisp. For a braise, sear first, then simmer in soy, garlic and star anise for 15 minutes. Avoid boiling hard; the flesh is delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C or below. Cook within 24 hours of thawing. Do not refreeze once defrosted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856848941287,"sku":"FROZENREDROCKFISH","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/frozen-red-rockfish-1.jpg?v=1792210126"},{"product_id":"premium-oysters","title":"Premium Oysters, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlow-grown oysters raised for three years in cold northern water, harvested and packed in their half shells. The meat is plump, creamy white with a gold rim, and tastes of clean brine and sea minerals, finishing sweet. These are large oysters - 100 to 150 g each - so a dozen makes a proper platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of live oysters in the half shell, approximately 14 to 20 pieces depending on size. Shipped chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-year grow-out for dense, sweet meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep cupped shells that hold their liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally high in zinc and glycogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe raw, grill with garlic butter, bake with cheese, or fold into congee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShuck over a bowl to keep the liquor. For raw service, add a squeeze of lemon and nothing else. To grill, top with garlic butter and chilli and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes until the edges curl. To bake, cover with mozzarella and bacon and grill until bubbling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated at 0-4C, shell-side down, covered with a damp cloth. Eat within 72 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856848974055,"sku":"PREMIUMOYSTERS","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/premium-oysters-1.jpg?v=1792210128"},{"product_id":"frozen-swimming-crabs","title":"Frozen Swimming Crabs, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge blue swimming crabs from cold coastal water, individually quick-frozen within hours of landing. Each crab is full-bodied with a hard, glossy shell and dense, sweet meat that stays juicy after cooking. At 350-450 g apiece they are big enough to split between two people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of whole crabs, individually frozen - four to five crabs per pack. Cleaned and ready to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually frozen so you can cook only what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard shells protect the meat in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, sweet flesh with a clean ocean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam, stir-fry with chilli, braise, or deep-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw in the refrigerator overnight. Scrub the shells and remove the apron before cooking. Steam for 12-15 minutes until the shell turns bright orange-red. For a wok dish, crack the claws, dust with cornflour and fry with ginger, garlic and chilli for 8 minutes. Do not overcook - the meat turns stringy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C. Cook immediately after thawing. Never refreeze raw crab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849039591,"sku":"FROZENSWIMMINGCRABS","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/frozen-swimming-crabs-1.jpg?v=1792210129"},{"product_id":"frozen-salmon-fillets","title":"Frozen Salmon Fillets, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thick-cut salmon fillet, trimmed of bones and frozen at sea. The flesh is a deep coral orange with fine white marbling, and it cooks to a buttery texture that flakes into large, juicy pieces. Mild and sweet rather than strongly fishy, it suits quick weeknight dinners as well as a centrepiece for a dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of boneless fillet, cut into even portions and vacuum-sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoneless, neatly trimmed fillet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep orange colour and even fat marbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePan-fry, bake, grill, or slice for sashimi and sushi bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw slowly in the refrigerator. Pat dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear skin-side down in a hot pan until the skin crisps, then turn and cook for another 2-3 minutes. For baking, place on a tray with butter, lemon and herbs and cook at 180C for 12-15 minutes. Pull it out while the centre is still slightly translucent - the flesh dries out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C or below. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849105127,"sku":"FROZENSALMONFILLETS","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/frozen-salmon-fillets-1.jpg?v=1792210131"},{"product_id":"jumbo-baby-cuttlefish","title":"Jumbo Baby Cuttlefish, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eJumbo baby cuttlefish, peeled and eviscerated before freezing. The flesh is thick and rounded, jade-white and firm, with a gentle sweetness that takes well to strong flavours like garlic, chilli and black pepper. This is the size restaurants use for skewers and quick wok dishes - big enough to be meaty, small enough to cook in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of cleaned whole cuttlefish, individually frozen. Skin, beak and innards removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-peeled and de-beaked - ready to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, dense flesh that stays springy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh protein, low fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanch, stir-fry, grill on skewers, or dress cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw in the refrigerator. Score the body lightly for a tender bite. Blanch for 60 seconds and serve with wasabi soy, or stir-fry over very high heat with garlic, chilli and spring onion for 2 minutes. For skewers, marinate in chilli and cumin, then grill until the edges char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C. Use within 24 hours of thawing. Do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849137895,"sku":"JUMBOBABYCUTTLEFISH","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/jumbo-baby-cuttlefish-1.jpg?v=1792210133"},{"product_id":"black-tiger-prawns","title":"Black Tiger Prawns, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge black tiger prawns with the bold charcoal stripes that give the species its name. They are sold whole and raw, 30 to 40 to the kilogram, so each prawn is a substantial mouthful. The meat is firm and sweet with a snap that survives grilling, and the shells are clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms net weight - no ice glaze - approximately 60 to 80 prawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-40 prawns per kilogram, net of glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, springy meat that holds up to high heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in protein and astaxanthin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill, salt-bake, blanch, curry, or batter for tempura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator. Leave the shell on for grilling - it protects the meat and chars beautifully. Split along the back and remove the vein, then grill with garlic butter for 4 minutes per side. For a curry, sear first and add to the sauce at the end so the prawns stay tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C. Cook within 24 hours of thawing. Do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849203431,"sku":"BLACKTIGERPRAWNS","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/black-tiger-prawns-1.jpg?v=1792210135"},{"product_id":"frozen-clams","title":"Frozen Clams, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard-shell clams, purged of sand and flash-frozen in the shell. The meat is plump and briny, with the clean sweetness that makes clams so useful in soup and pasta. Because they are already cleaned, you can skip the soaking step and go straight to the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of whole clams in the shell, graded for even size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurged and pre-cleaned - minimal grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlump meat in intact, patterned shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform sizing for even cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClam soup, white wine pasta, chilli stir-fry, or hot pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw in the refrigerator. For a pot of clams, bring a light broth to a simmer with garlic, add the clams, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shells open. Discard any that stay shut. For pasta, cook until just opened, then toss with the sauce off the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C. Cook immediately after thawing. Do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849301735,"sku":"FROZENCLAMS","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/frozen-clams-1.jpg?v=1792210137"},{"product_id":"whole-frozen-sea-bass","title":"Frozen Whole Sea Bass, 2 kg Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole spotted sea bass, cleaned and flash-frozen shortly after catch. The skin is silver with fine dark spots, the flesh firm and white, and the flavour mild and sweet - the reason this fish appears on so many restaurant menus. It holds its shape in a braise and steams to a delicate, snowy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo kilograms of whole prepared fish, gutted and scaled, ready for the steamer or the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGutted and scaled - kitchen prep done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm flesh that will not fall apart in the pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet flavour with almost no fishiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam, pan-fry, bake, hot pot or deep-fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw slowly in the refrigerator and rinse the cavity. Steam for 10-12 minutes with ginger and spring onion, then pour over hot seasoned soy oil. To pan-fry, dry the skin thoroughly and cook over medium heat until golden. For hot pot, slice the fillets thin and blanch briefly in simmering broth. Ensure the fish is fully cooked before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep frozen at -18C. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. Do not refreeze after thawing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Crest Seafood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52856849334503,"sku":"WHOLEFROZENSEABASS","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/1488\/2535\/files\/whole-frozen-sea-bass-1.jpg?v=1792210138"}],"url":"https:\/\/armcctro.shop\/collections\/chefs-selection.oembed","provider":"ARTHUR MACDONALD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}