Keep seafood chilled as soon as it arrives. Place it in the coldest part of your fridge (0–4 °C) in a covered container or on a tray with ice. For fillets, prawns, or oysters, cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean cloth to maintain freshness. If freezing, do so immediately in airtight packaging

For the best flavour and texture, seafood should be eaten within 1–2 days of delivery. Oysters and sashimi-grade fish are best enjoyed immediately, while fillets, prawns, and lobster tails can be kept chilled for a day or two before cooking or freezing.

Look for clear eyes in whole fish, firm flesh that springs back when pressed, a mild ocean scent, and shells tightly closed on live oysters. Fresh prawns should have a natural sheen, not a slimy surface. All Pearl Seafoods products are packed to preserve these signs of peak condition.

Check that the supplier offers cold-chain delivery, transparent product sourcing, and packaging designed to maintain stable temperatures. Pearl Seafoods provides insulated cartons with food-safe liners and ice packs to ensure seafood arrives fresh and safe.

Each has its benefits. Fresh seafood offers peak flavour and texture when consumed quickly, while frozen seafood locks in quality for longer storage. Cooked products like prawns or lobster tails provide convenience and are ready to eat immediately. Pearl Seafoods offers all three — fresh, frozen, and cooked — so you can choose what suits your kitchen.

Seafood quality depends on when and where it’s caught. Asking about source and seasonality ensures you’re enjoying products harvested at their natural best. Pearl Seafoods sources from approved Australian fisheries and processors, meaning your seafood is traceable, responsibly harvested, and at its seasonal peak.