Glossary - Fish

Sprat

Flat Fish

What are Sprat?

Sprats deliver rich flavour and excellent culinary versatility despite their small size. Perfect for smoking, frying, pickling or serving whole, they offer chefs strong menu appeal and an opportunity to showcase sustainable seafood. Their distinctive character works particularly well in sharing plates, starters and bar menus.

Latin Name

Sprattus sprattus

Seasonality

Generally available all year round

Alternatives

Turbot, Brill, or Halibut.

Guide

How to pocket a flat fish

Watch our video guide on how to pocket a flat fish

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