With the arrival of summer, certain products become “the most sought-after” on the menus of bars and restaurants, as well as on supermarket shelves. The beginning of the vacations, the time of sun and beach and the moments of leisure in the open air make more refreshing, easy to prepare and not too heavy dishes the protagonists of the food. Certain gastronomic varieties typical of the summer are also more appealing than ever, such as fried pecaíto, an exceptional companion to savor unforgettable moments at the table of any terrace. So that customers do not run out of the most demanded varieties at this time of the year, we detail the frozen foods for the hotel and catering industry and commerce that cannot be missing in your business in summer:
1. Ice cream and cold desserts
No self-respecting summer can pass without the quintessential summer flavor. That of ice creams and cold desserts that sweeten the after-dinner meals of this time of the year, refresh and de-stress, as we explained in this post. as we explained in this post.
2. Pescaíto frito… with the authentic taste of Cádiz.
There is something about pescaíto frito in Cádiz that leaves its mark. There is no palate that can resist the unique flavor of these fried fish, one of the great culinary attractions of this land located between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Congelados Apolo has opted for these millenary homemade recipes for its line of marinated and floured adobitos, hake pavías, shrimp and cod omelettes. Varieties prepared with special care and in the purest Cadiz style, ready to cook. Their flavor has not gone unnoticed and these frozen varieties have become one of the most demanded products by the catering sector and stores in summer. Not in vain, it is an easy way to bring the authentic flavor of Cadiz to any table.
3. Squid rings
Squid rings are among the most requested dishes in terraces and beach bars during the summer season. Their low calories and delicious flavor make them an ideal option to enjoy food without gaining weight.
4. Octopus
Galician style, fair style, in vinaigrette… octopus is delicious in summer served in a thousand ways. It shares with the squid rings, in addition, the advantage of not putting on weight, so it is not incompatible with the operation bikini. This incentive added to its delicious flavor has favored that rarely is dispensed with this specialty in the businesses of hotel and catering business on the beach.
5. Cold salads
Ready-to-serve salads are triumphing in the freezers of stores and supermarkets. These ready-to-serve salads, cocktails and splashes are a delicious solution to follow a healthy, nutritious and summery diet at home without having to spend hours in the kitchen. Apolo sells the following varieties ready to defrost, dress and savor:
- Crab salad: contains crab sticks, papayas, mazorquitas and cooked peeled prawns.
- Authentic octopus salpicon: mix of cooked poton slices, mussel meat, crab sticks, cooked peeled prawns, pearl onions, green bell pepper and red bell pepper.
- Octopus cocktail: mix of cooked potato slices, crab sticks, mussel meat and cooked peeled prawns.
6. Paella
Paella is not only the typical dish of Valencia. This culinary delight has crossed borders and has become part of the Spanish gastronomic identity abroad. Few foreign tourists pass through the land without tasting one of the most internationally acclaimed flavors, with permission of the potato omelette. On the menus of coastal restaurants, this dish, celebrated like few others at home, is usually at the top of the specialties. In Congelados Apolo, paella stands out among the seafood preparations of seafood preparations because it is most in demand in summer. The company distributes different types of paella wholesale:
- Paella selecta preparation: contains clams, chopped squid, mussels with half shell, prawns, peeled shrimp, peas and red bell pepper.
- Paella marinera preparation: mixes clams, chopped squid, double-shell mussels, prawns, peas and red bell pepper.
- Paella without vegetables Gold Series: combines clams, squid rings, double-shell mussels, mussel meat, prawns and extra quality langoustines, a characteristic that distinguishes Apollo’s Gold Series.
- Prepared seafood paella without vegetables: it is composed of clams, squid rings, mussels, prawns and langoustines.
7. Puntillitas
Whether accompanied with potatoes, vegetables or salad, puntillitas -also known as chopitos or small squid in certain parts of Spain- are part of the obligatory offer in coastal establishments. The secret of puntillitas rests on four pillars: their quality of origin, their cleanliness and breading, as well as their frying in good olive oil. For this reason, Apolo distributes them already cleaned and in block from China, where they stand out for their flavor.where they stand out for their flavor.
8. Mariscada
Who can resist a succulent seafood platter in summer? Apolo’s mixes exquisite seafood: tiger and common prawns, langoustine and crab breast/mouth -better known as Russian legs-, top quality seafood prepared in the company’s special seafood cooker. company’s special seafood cooker.Seafood is not only popular at Christmas. It is also one of the characteristic delicacies of the summers by the coast.
9. White shrimp
The fame of this delicacy of the sea precedes it. A good plate of cooked white shrimp is an exceptional starter. When choosing them, the best origins must be taken into account. Apolo has three of the most coveted in the market: white shrimp from Huelva, Greece and Turkey..
10. Clams, clams and razor clams.
Grilled with a good squeeze of lemon, seafood style, in sauce, with garlic… clams, razor clams, razor clams and other mollusks are the protagonists of countless recipes. Their varieties appear on the menus of the best seafood restaurants and restaurants, especially in summer, when few miss the opportunity to enjoy these delicacies.
Extra: fish and shellfish frying
What’s better than a fish fry? Exactly! Its conjunction with seafood. At Congelados Apolo they combine squid rings, caella, hake and shrimp tail, a delight!
