Whitebait
Crispy, whole baby fish – a timeless seafood classic
Whitebait are small, whole fish traditionally coated in flour and fried until crispy. Light, delicate, and packed with flavour, they’re a favourite starter or sharing dish in seafood menus.
Prime/Exotic Lines
Product code
WB-100
Product form
Whole baby fish, ideal for frying or deep-frying
Product life
12 months frozen
Prepared to your specification ? contact our team about portioning, packing and preparation options.
Product details
Specification
- Product form
Whole, cleaned
- Pack size
454g / 1kg bag
- Net weight
As labelled
- Product life
12 months frozen
Storage & preparation
- Preparation
Shallow or deep-fry from frozen until golden and crispy
- Storage
Keep frozen at -18°C. Once defrosted, do not refreeze.
Nutrition
- Energy
Available on request
- Protein
15.5g per 100g
- Fat
Available on request
For best results, shallow or deep-fry from frozen until golden and crispy.
In the kitchen
Most-asked questions
Questions
No – whitebait are small, whole fish and are traditionally eaten as-is once cooked.
Fry until crispy and serve with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce like aioli or tartare.
Yes, they can be cooked straight from frozen without defrosting.
