Why Don’t The British Eat Seafood?
The UK is an island nation surrounded by sea. Why don’t British people eat as much fish as those in other countries?
The UK is an island surrounded by some of the coldest, deepest, most pristine fishing waters in the world. The North Sea contains huge stocks of cod, herring and other species. Brown crab, scallops, and salmon grown in UK waters are considered among the best globally in terms of quality and taste. So why don’t Brits eat more of the seafood that swims around our shores? Since living in Spain and Korea, where seafood is consumed in huge quantities, I have started to wonder about this. Let’s take a close look at some possible reasons why most people in the UK prefer a pork chop to a Dover sole.
Of course, fish and chips is the most well-known British food and people do still eat a lot of this. Traditionally, it is eaten on a Friday as a treat before the weekend. Most towns and villages have a ‘fish bar’ and you can order anything from cod to sausages battered and then deep-fried. The perfect fish and chips consists of a light, crispy batter encasing flaky, soft, steamed cod, paired with thick, hand-cut, chips and side dishes such as mushy peas or bread and butter. It is an…
