Wild Skrei cod (Gadus morhua) loin, pot-line caught off the Lofoten and Vesterålen Islands in Arctic Norway during the annual spawning migration, processed and super-frozen at –50°C by VAAG Seafood. Skrei is not a separate species from Atlantic cod — it is the same fish at its absolute peak. Each year between January and April, mature cod that have spent five to seven years feeding in the nutrient-rich Barents Sea migrate over 1,000 kilometres south to spawn in the waters around Lofoten. That journey builds exceptional muscle density, and the fish arrive lean, firm and at their finest. The flesh is brilliantly white, clean-flavoured and faintly sweet, with a texture that is noticeably firmer and more defined than ordinary cod. These loins arrive skinless, boneless and ready to cook — thick, generous cuts that hold their shape under high heat, poach cleanly without falling apart, and roast beautifully. Skrei has been Norway's most prized seasonal catch for over a thousand years, and the reason it commands the prices it does is straightforward: the eating quality of a fish that has been swimming hard through cold Arctic water for weeks is in a different class to cod caught at any other time of year. The name itself comes from the Old Norse skrida — to wander. VAAG process each fillet within hours of landing at their fishery in Henningsvær, Lofoten, and freeze at –50°C to prevent ice crystal formation and preserve the texture of the raw fish. Producer: VAAG Seafood, Henningsvær, Lofoten, Norway · Wild-caught from Vesterålen / Lofoten waters Species: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) — Skrei Catch method: Pot and line, Norwegian coastal fleet (FAO Area 27) Season: Caught January–April · Available all year from frozen Ingredients: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). No additives. Storage: Keep frozen at –18°C or below until the best-before date. Defrost in the fridge in the sealed vacuum pack overnight. Once defrosted, use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze. Allergens: Fish Please note this image is of a loin steak only - the product is much larger
