Sprat
A small cousin of herring, fried or smoked in winter.
- Full season: from November to March
- Avoid: no month
- Scientific name: Sprattus sprattus
Choosing well
Very small and silvery, with a firm belly.
Sustainable fishing
Plentiful stocks in the Channel and North Sea.
Did you know?
Canned, it is often sold under its Norwegian name, “brisling”.
Cooking ideas
- Deep-fried
- Smoked, on toast
- Marinated like anchovies