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Scabbard’s body is elongated, similar to an eel. It is another type of fish that thrives in deep water, i.e. 1,000 metres at Atlantic, Mediterranean and the Pacific Ocean. They are found on the Western British Isles, particularly in the deep Rockall Trough seas in the western part of Ireland. There are two distinct types of Scabbard, the “black” and the “silver”, and it is also known as the “Sabre Fish”.
Scabbard has smooth, delicately flavorful lean white meat, typically around 1-2kg. The coveted pinkish-white flesh is tender and cooks fast, while the skin comes off effortlessly with no tearing. Our frozen Scabbard fillet and steak are normally skinned and best if baked, grilled or pan-fried. It’s a fish cooked mostly in Campania, Sicily and Calabria throughout the southern parts of Italy. The black scabbardfish is a preferred local delicacy in Madeira.
Proper storing of fresh Scabbard will allow it to maintain its quality for a prolonged time. Freshly caught Scabbard would be gutted and cleaned as soon as possible and then stored at the required freezing temp. Modern ships could freeze all sorts of fish to a remarkable – 20 degrees Celsius when at sea. This rapid method of freezing preserves the flavour and nutrient benefits of fresh fish.
Our frozen Scabbard has already been gutted and is readily accessible in fillets or as a whole. For more quick-cooking, start buying the Frozen Scabbard fillet. They are frozen instantly and wrapped separately. Most of the big processors use the IQF system. The frozen fresh Scabbard can store for 6 to 12 months and is perfect for cooking without specific preparation.
Scabbard offers a delicious meal with its juicy, meaty texture and a slightly sweet taste. The nutrient profile includes protein, essential vitamins and minerals. Scabbard, like many other fishes, has an elevated omega-3 fatty acid content. This greatly decreases blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of a heart attack. It also is low in saturated fat, with a three-ounce serving supplying only 1% of the total dietary fat intake.
Our frozen Scabbard is packed with many proteins and other essential nutrients required to preserve optimum health. It contains magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K. Because of its low calorie, it is a very safe option for overweight people and very useful for its healthy dietary contribution.
Frozen Fish Direct provides a wide variety of high-quality fish and seafood, allowing tasty, nutritious recipes to be prepared. We’re an online shopping site for quality but affordable seafood products and ingredients that are hard to find. We remain a privately held company, giving us the freedom to tailor our service to please you. Frozen Fish Direct offers special frozen whole Scabbard and fillets in precise cuts according to customer needs. As an online fishmonger, we specialise in buying just the highest quality frozen fish.
The faster the fish is frozen, the fresher and tastier it remains.
A 100-gram serving of cooked Scabbard provides:
Calories: 246
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 36mg
Sodium: 437mg
Potassium: 428mg
Protein: 24g
Omega 3: 0.1g
Calcium: 2% of the daily intake value
Iron: 2% of the daily intake value
