Freshly Frozen Whole Squid

Description

Freshly Frozen Whole Squid is freshly frozen whole squid from Maxim Food, available online with chilled delivery as part of our wild caught fish range. Soly Freshly Frozen Whole Squid, a fresh and flavorful seafood delicacy sourced from Local waters frequently. This versatile ingredient can be sautéd, grilled, or baked to perfection, enhancing home-cooked meals with its natural sweetness and tender texture. Experience the difference that locally-sourced, premium seafood can make.

What you get

• Origin: Egypt
• Preparation: whole · freshly frozen
• Packaging: Vacuum packed, handled cold

How much do you need

See the pack details above to judge the quantity.

Storage and thawing

Keep frozen at -18°C. Thaw overnight in the fridge and do not refreeze once thawed.

How to cook freshly frozen whole squid

Either fast or slow, never in between. Two minutes in hot oil, or 30-40 minutes in a slow braise. For species background and seasonality see the FAO species profile.

Bought together with

Looking at what Maxim Food customers actually order, the items most often bought with this in the same delivery are Caviale Whole Shell Mussels 400gm and Freshly Frozen Mullet Fish (Bouri Fish). Putting them in one order moves you toward the free-delivery threshold at EGP 2,500 instead of paying the EGP 59 fee twice.

Delivery and timing

Delivery is EGP 59, and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more. You pick one of three windows at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. Orders placed before 5 PM go out the same day, seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours. We deliver across Cairo and Giza, including New Cairo, Rehab, Madinaty, Shorouk, Obour, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Mokattam, Sheikh Zayed, October, Mohandessin, Dokki and Haram. Available delivery windows depend on your area. Full zone detail is on the shipping and delivery page.

If something goes wrong

Check the box in front of the courier. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full. Details on the returns policy page.

For restaurants and hotels

Maxim Food supplies freshly frozen whole squid wholesale to restaurants, hotels, sushi bars and catering companies in Egypt, with tiered pricing by volume and a standing weekly schedule that lets the grades and cuts you need be reserved in advance. Send your weekly requirement and delivery area through the seafood wholesale in Egypt page for a quote within one working day.

Why buy it from Maxim Food

Maxim Food is ISO 22000 certified for food safety management, is a member of ESSA, the European Salmon Smokers Association, and runs its own processing and cold-storage facility in Egypt. That means this freshly frozen whole squid is received, prepared and packed under one roof with no middlemen, and the cold chain is documented at every step. Origin, grade and preparation are printed on the pack itself, and you can review our certifications at any time.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does one pack of freshly frozen whole squid serve?

Allow 180-200g per person for a main course and 80g for a starter. The pack details are listed above.

Is delivery free for freshly frozen whole squid?

Delivery is EGP 59, and free when the order total is EGP 2,500 or more — so combining items in one order saves you the fee.

When will freshly frozen whole squid be delivered?

Order before 5 PM and it goes out the same day. You pick the window at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. We deliver seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours.

What if freshly frozen whole squid arrives with a problem?

Check the box in front of the courier before he leaves. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full.

What is the difference between freshly frozen and chilled freshly frozen whole squid?

Freshly frozen means it was frozen at source within hours of the catch, which holds texture better than fish kept on ice for days. Chilled has never been frozen and must be used within 48 hours. Both are safe; it depends on when you will cook it.

Order now — same-day delivery on orders placed before 5 PM.