Live Cockles
Benefits of Eating Cockles
Live Cockles Fishing Area
Live Cockles
New Zealand Cockles are harvested in the unpolluted waters of Otaga coast at NZ South Island and are available all-year-round subject to weather. They are harvested to order and can remain fresh for 10 days if kept chilled in a high humidity 2-4 degrees Celcius container. Cockles are plump, round shells with fine ridges that run in two directions, usually purple on the inside. It has a 28% meat to shell ratio.
Cockles have a delicate cream flesh with low oil content. The edible raw flesh contains protein, iron, sodium, Omega-3, calcium, and is low in calories. Cockles being naturally salty, there is no need to add salt when cooking. It's great for chowder, pan-fried, as well as steamed.
Processing, Packing and Cooking
All of our seafood is caught and delivered daily in New Zealand so you know you are getting the freshest seafood possible
Free Fish Processing:
We provide free fish process services for live fish, including filleting, gilling and gutting.
Packing:
The processed fish is individually packed in vacuum, and an ice bag will be put on the vacuum bag to make sure the freshness of the products. It is hygienic and all aspects ensure that seafood is kept 100% fresh during transportation.
Cooking tips:
There are various cooking methods, including steaming, braising, soup or pan fried. Steaming especially reflects its tenderness and sweetness.
