The UK is one of the seafood capitals of the world. With 12,500 km of coastline, we have unrivalled access to an abundance of top-quality fish and shellfish year-round. While not all species and varieties are available in the summer, as long as you are buying from sustainable, responsible sources (local fishmongers are always a good bet) then you can enjoy the fruits of the sea throughout August guilt-free.
Take a look at the recipes below, each of which highlight a type of seafood that can be sustainably sourced during late summer. Seafood – whether it’s shellfish, squid or octopus – has that inimitable ability to transport us to the coast, where we can soak up the sun and enjoy a glass of something cold. These recipes will recreate that special feeling wherever you are.