Description
Elegant, delicate, and beautifully fresh, our premium Whole Plaice is a timeless seafood classic that brings understated luxury to the table. Naturally sweet with wonderfully tender flesh, plaice is prized for its delicate flavour and fine texture, making it a favourite among those who appreciate refined, beautifully simple seafood.
Prepared whole for maximum flavour and presentation, plaice cooks beautifully on the bone, allowing the naturally delicate flesh to remain wonderfully succulent. Whether gently roasted with butter and herbs, grilled until lightly crisped, or finished with classic lemon and capers, whole plaice delivers restaurant worthy dining with effortless charm.
Imagine golden edges crisping gently in the oven as the delicate aroma of butter, sea salt, and citrus fills the kitchen. Beneath the beautifully cooked skin lies soft, pearly flesh that lifts effortlessly from the bone, rich in flavour yet wonderfully light and elegant.
Perfect for sophisticated suppers, elegant entertaining, or those who appreciate seafood served as nature intended, whole plaice offers exceptional freshness and timeless appeal.
Available Sizes
0.50KG (Serves 1–2) | 0.75KG (Serves 2–3) | 1KG (Serves 3–4)
Cooking Instructions
Oven Roasting (Recommended)
Preheat oven to 190°C. Drizzle with olive oil or butter and season generously with sea salt, cracked black pepper, lemon, and fresh herbs. Roast for 18–22 minutes, depending on size, until the flesh lifts effortlessly from the bone and becomes beautifully tender.
Pan Frying
Lightly dust with seasoned flour and cook gently in foaming butter over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until delicately golden and wonderfully crisp.
Chef’s Tip
Whole plaice is exceptional served simply with browned butter, capers, fresh parsley, crushed baby potatoes, and seasonal greens for an effortlessly elegant meal.
Health Benefits
Naturally lean yet wonderfully nourishing, plaice is packed with high quality protein and essential nutrients while remaining beautifully light.
Rich In:
Lean Protein to support muscle maintenance and satiety. Omega 3 Fatty Acids to support heart and brain health. Vitamin B12 to help support energy production and nervous system health. Selenium to support immunity and overall wellbeing, alongside Phosphorus and Potassium which contribute to healthy bones and muscle function.
Perfect Wine Pairing
Whole plaice pairs beautifully with crisp, elegant white wines that complement its delicate sweetness and buttery texture.
Best Pairings:
• Chablis – Elegant and mineral driven, perfect with butter, lemon, and capers
• Sauvignon Blanc – Fresh citrus notes beautifully complement plaice
• Albariño – Bright, fresh, and wonderfully coastal
• Pinot Grigio – Light, crisp, and effortlessly refreshing
Our Favourite:
A chilled Chablis paired with whole roasted plaice, browned butter, capers, and crushed baby potatoes creates an effortlessly refined, restaurant worthy dining experience at home.
Why You’ll Love It
Premium fresh whole plaice with a naturally delicate, sweet flavour and beautifully tender flaky flesh. Perfect for roasting, grilling, or classic butter and lemon dishes. Cooked on the bone for enhanced flavour and succulence while naturally rich in protein, Omega 3, and essential nutrients. A refined seafood centrepiece designed for elegant home dining.
Fresh, beautifully delicate, and effortlessly sophisticated, whole plaice is seafood at its purest and most elegant.
