A History of Fishing in Bridlington

A History of Fishing in Bridlington

The Hair of The Widow of Bridlington. – Jake Thackeray She was fond of fishing boats and all their beardy crew. And partial to a salty kiss or two. And some of them would gruffly whisper, “Marry me and stay”. But blackbirds do their singing from a...
An Introduction to the Brown Crab, or Edible Crab

An Introduction to the Brown Crab, or Edible Crab

The name of the edible crab speaks for itself. It is the most widely consumed crab in Western Europe because of its wide availability and large amount of tasty, edible meat.  Just so that you are entirely sure that it is edible, it has a pie-crust-shaped edging to its...

The Ultimate Lobster Thermidor Recipe

You can make a lot of luxurious dishes with lobster, but nothing says decadence like the Lobster Thermidor.   Ingredients 2 cooked lobsters (675 g), meat removed and separated, and shell cleaned 30 g butter 2 shallots, finely chopped 120 g Parmesan cheese,...

Rockpooling and Crabbing Around Bridlington

For any child growing up in or near East Yorkshire, crabbing and rock pooling in and around Bridlington is almost a rite of passage. From bright-eyed, bouncing young children pumped full of doughnuts and popcorn, to veteran crabbers remembering the good old days,...
Where to Get Lobster in Bridlington

Where to Get Lobster in Bridlington

Independent Shellfish is located in British lobster’s lovely seaside home of Bridlington, Yorkshire. It’s no surprise then that if you’re visiting our charming home and have a craving for fresh lobster, you’re in for a treat. Bridlington’s seafood...