LYONS SEAFOODS SHORT LISTED FOR 2008 PRIX D’ELITE SUCCESS
UK based Lyons Seafoods remains on track for its sixth Prix D’Elite
win in six years at the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels, 22-24
April, 2008 with two of its products being short listed in the prestigious
Best Foodservice product category.
After scooping awards in 2002, 2004 and 2007, Lyons Seafoods is hopeful
that the first two products from its soon-to-be-launched added-value
range aimed at restaurant and pub chain end users will impress judges,
gaining marks on presentation, flavour and innovation.
Taking three staples of any foodservice menu – king prawns, mussels
and tender filets of salmon - Lyons has created a twist on two classic
dishes which provide caterers with delicious, cost effective meals with
a difference.
The King Prawn & Mussel Marinière features a combination
of large, succulent, peeled farmed warm water king prawns and Irish rope-grown
mussels from Bantry Bay in a classic cream marinière sauce. The
product comes in an individually vacuum packed pouch ensuring excellent
portion control and minimal preparation, and is microwaveable from frozen
in minutes providing great speed of service.
The Salmon and King Prawn Florentine combines two customer favourites
in a healthy meal option that allows menu developers to add their own
sauce and vegetable combinations to create unique dishes.
The skinless and boneless salmon fillet has a cut pocket that is filled
with three large, succulent farmed warm water King Prawns and a delicious
basil pesto and spinach filling. Preparation is simple with each
portion supplied in an individually wrapped pouch, which is ready in
only 12 minutes in a hot (180°C) oven.
Paul Vita, Commercial Director at Lyons Seafoods, explains: “These
products are designed to offer restaurants and pubs a convenient added
value proposition that will be perceived by their customers as a premium
menu offering. Both recipes are an easy way for chefs to get more
seafood on to the menu and encourage consumers to try something different.”
Notes:
Lyons, who are part of Alfesca, will be in Hall 6 at the European Seafood
Exposition in Brussels on stand number 1163.
Lyons Seafoods is Europe’s No. 1 processor of King Prawns and
the world leader in Organic King Prawns, and is celebrating its 50th
Jubilee anniversary in 2008. Strongly backed by the international Alfesca
Group, the company has major retail and wholesale customers worldwide.
For further information please contact:
Gary Squires or Kate Zappa
at Creatrix PR
Tel: 01225 423400
e-mail: gary@creatrixpr.co.uk or kate@creatrixpr.co.uk
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