Gilt Head Bream
Considered by many to be the most delicious of the breams, and a particular favourite across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the gilt head, which gets its name from the golden band between its eyes, has medium-to-firm, flaky, pinkish flesh and a uniquely delicious, clean-tasting, sweet flavour.
Ranging in size from 300g to 1kg, a whole gilt head bream makes a perfect meal from one up to three people. Our gilt head bream come scaled & gutted, or if you prefer we can fillet them. please be aware that the filleted weight will be approximately 40% of the whole fish weight.
Normally found in the Mediterranean, gilt head bream are not indigenous to UK waters, but in recent years they’ve started to show in increasing numbers in the South and South-West. We don’t import farmed fish, so gilt heads are only available when they’re caught on the line by local boats.
Seasonality: All year
Nutritional information per 100g:
| Kcal | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 18.3g |
| Fat | 0.7g |
| Saturates | 0.1g |
| Salt | 0.15g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
Rich in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium and phosphorous
Contains FISH
Bream is well-suited to baking, grilling, shallow frying or poaching. It’s also delicious on a barbecue. It pairs well with fennel, sorrel, lemon, thyme, tomatoes, parsley, olives, asparagus, peas and almonds. Grill or bake a whole fish some sea salt, lemon and herbs, like the Spanish do, where ‘dorada’ is one of the country’s most popular fish.
Best eaten immediately.
Store in the fridge between 0ºC-5ºC, and eat within 2-3 days.
If you don’t plan to eat within 3 days, then freeze on day of delivery and eat within 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight. Do not refreeze.
Delivery
Fresh from the sea and delivered straight to your door in as little as 48 hours. Find out more about our local and national delivery options here.
Quality
The clear waters of the Dorset coast are home to some of Britain’s finest seafood, over 40 local species.
Sustainability
Weyfish is a community business, proud of our produce and its provenance, with strong ties to the local fishing fleet.
Locally caught, sustainable seafood
We're Weymouth's harbourside fishmonger, based in the historic Old Fish Market, with counters full of the freshest Dorset seafood and shellfish, landed daily on the quayside right outside the shop. We're a community business with strong ties to the local fleet, proud of our produce and its provenance, always ready to answer your questions or offer some expert advice.
