Home News Norwegian stoker: a Spanish bet

Norwegian stoker: a Spanish bet

If you have already tired of the same old fish. Or if you just want to try new ones. Don't wait any longer to go to your trusted fishmonger and ask for the Norway stoker! This fish rich in vitamin D y B12 and with a very good value for money it is the Spanish bet of the year in the sector. And your next best discovery. Do you want to know more about this fish? Discover its peculiarities here.

/ h2>

What is the Norwegian stoker?

If this is the first time you hear the name of this fish, don't worry. Here we explain everything you need to know. Originally from Norway, just as its name suggests. It breeds in the waters of the Arctic Circle, swimming in the strongest countercurrent on the planet: the eddies of the Saltstraumen Strait.

Strong, agile and fast in composition. Characteristics that distinguish it from any other fish. Making it one of the few species capable of surviving the conditions of its habitat. Your condition of powerful swimmer allows it to swim great distances in search of food. Feeding, in these migrations, on herrings, swordsmen and prawns.

Why choose this fish?

Only its particular flavor is a hallmark of this fish. Appropriate to be combined with different types of textures and flavors. From the Norwegian Seafood Council they propose some ideas for side dishes and recipes. Fritters with lemon or apple, stewed with vegetables, pumpkin cream or simply baked with onion and lemon.

The loins of Norway stoker they are very thick and do not contain spines. His meat is lean, tasty and with a firm texture. Easy to service. Perfect for children and also for the elderly who do not want to remove the scrapes.

Norwegian stoker recipe
Norwegian stoker recipe with curry made by Masterchef contestant Fabien. / source: instagram account @ / fabianmasterchef

 

Also, it is a fish very healthy. Contains vitamins D and B12, essential for the absorption of football and the functioning of the nervous system, brain, cell metabolism. Also highlighted by fatty acids, amino acids and carbohydrates. It is rich in iodine and selenium. In addition, its protein proteins have a high biological value.

And for those of us who take care of the line ... It does not exceed the 80 calories per 100 grams! It hardly contains fat, less than 3%.

fish in Norwegian

Arrival to the Spanish markets of the Norwegian stoker

The season of Norway stoker starts in September and ends in March. Now is the best time to consume it. From Norwegian Sea A marketing campaign for this food is being promoted in Spain. Country in which a growth margin is still expected for the fishing industry. Although it already has a good level of acceptance. "We believe that the stoker has great potential in Spain and we hope to see growth in the coming years" says the director of the Norwegian Seafood Council in Spain, Bjorn Erik Stabell.

From 2018 This Norwegian fish has been for sale in Spain. Thus, it is intended that this season More than 2000 points of sale offer the stoker. "The pandemic has increased the consumption of fish at home, but now that the activity in tourism and catering is resuming, we believe that the horeca sector will also be an important growth path for the Norwegian stoker in Spain," added Stabell .

Norwegian stoker fish
Norwegian stoker / source: mardenoruega.es

For this, it has a great promotional campaign. It will have spot advertising on television, will appear in the program of Karlos Arguiñano. Presence in digital media and social media. In order to promote the consumption and knowledge of this white fish.

 

The relationship between the Norwegian and Spanish fishing industry

Norway is the second largest fish and shellfish exporter in the world. Exporting to more than 145 countries. Spain is located in seventh place in the ranking of the highest market relevance. Because it is one of the five countries in which Norwegian fish has seen the highest import growth.

Among the Norwegian species most required by the Spanish are: salmon, Cod, skrei, fjord trout and the royal red crab. In conclusion I refer to the words of Stabell who assures “The Norwegian stoker It is a healthy and sustainable fish that fits very well with the Spanish way of cooking. That, together with its affordable price, makes it a good option for everyday cooking ”.

Share