Fish and seafood can very easily become the stars of any dinner party, great to start a meal or as a lighter main course option, the possibilities are endless! If you’re looking to plan your next get-together with friends or family but are not sure how much fish or seafood you should get, here’s a rough guide to help you.
Whole fish: 350g to 550g per person
Fish fillets: 150g to 220g per person
Fish steaks: 175g to 300g per person
Dressed crabs: 1 per person
Oysters: 12 per person
Smoked salmon: 100g per person
Squid: 250g per person
Prawns: 300g to 400g (for whole prawns) or 150g to 200g (for prepared prawns)
These are indications of portion size for a main. If preparing a starter, choose smaller portions. Of course, everyone is different so you can adapt these to your family and friends’ appetites!
What specific fish & shellfish you want to buy is up to you and your guests’ personal preference. Popular choices for party food include smoked salmon, salmon fillets, monkfish fillets, scallops, lobster, oysters, king prawns or North Atlantic prawns.
Remember that what could seem like an “everyday fish” can also become a true delicacy with the right recipe and presentation!
We hope this will help you when buying fresh fish and seafood for a dinner party and that it will help you better plan your meal. Remember that there are always great things you can do with leftovers!
