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ALDI LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD RANGE INCLUDING NEW AND RETURNING FAVOURITES 

‘Tis the sea-son! Aldi is bringing shoppers a decadent range of seafood dishes that are responsibly sourced at unbelievably low prices. Shoppers can dive into the innovative range for as little as £1.49, featuring lobster centrepieces, the ultimate smoked salmon and party essentials.  

Starters & Sides:  

Sure to be at the top of all shoppers’ lists this festive season is Aldi’s NEW Specially Selected The Ultimate Lobster & Prawn Cocktail Starter (£4.49,180g). A sea-fisticated combination of succulent prawns, fresh crayfish and luxurious lobster, married with a rich, creamy cocktail sauce. Available from 21^st December. Returning to Aldi stores this Christmas is the Specially Selected King Prawn Cocktail (£4.99, 430g) — a crowd-pleasing starter to be shared amongst four people. Available from 19^th December. 

Serving up the ultimate show-stopping seafood treat, Aldi’s NEW Specially Selected Japanese Extra Large Scallops (£5.49, 200g) offer a unique and sweet flavour. These tasty scallops are also available as Specially Selected Patagonian Scallops (£5.49, 200g). Both available from 11^th November. 

Making the perfect accompaniment to any Christmas breakfast or party spread, Aldi has elevated its seafood offering with the NEW Specially Selected The Ultimate Long Sliced Smoked Salmon (£3.99 per 100g). Responsibly sourced and expertly cured, this premium long sliced, melt-in-the-mouth smoked salmon is aged in a Himalayan salt chamber packing it full of flavour for the ultimate taste of luxury. Available 6^th December. 

Shoppers wanting to impress guests should try the Specially Selected Seafood Ramekins (£3.99, 240g) — rich and delightfully creamy seafood gratins served in reusable terracotta dishes. Choose from Scallop & Prawn with a Thermidor sauce, Scallop & Prawn in a Prosecco sauce or opt for the NEW Lobster Mac & Cheese. Available from 21^st December. 

Proving to be a catch this festive season, Aldi’s Specially Selected Hot Smoked Fish Pate (£1.49,90g) is the perfect option for a starter this Christmas. Luxuriously creamy and scrumptious on the palate, these tasty pate pots, available from 19^th December in salmon, mackerel and trout flavours, boast a beautiful smokiness that will leave shoppers craving more.  Plus, they are perfect for spreading on Aldi’s Let’s Party Cocktail Blinis (£1.49, 135g).  

Put on one shell of a spread with the luxurious Specially Selected Lobster Tails (£12.99, 254g). Available in lemon & Prosecco or garlic & herb, these sweet and succulent shellfish tails make for the ultimate festive starter. Landing in stores 11^th November.  

Aldi’s much-loved smoked salmon range returns to shelves this Christmas, offering an abundance of flavours to suit everyone’s taste buds. NEW for 2024, the Specially Selected Christmas Cured Smoked Salmon (£3.79, 100g) makes the perfect accompaniment to a Christmas breakfast or party spread.  

Alternatively, shoppers can opt for Aldi’s returning Specially Selected Whisky Infused Orange & Dill Smoked Salmon (£3.79, 100g) — a luxurious addition to the table that is sure to impress guests as well as the Specially Selected Salmon and NEW Trout Gravadlax (£3.79, 100g). Available from 19^th December. 

Continue your shell-ebrations with Aldi’s NEW Dressed Crab (£4.99, 140g) packed with quality and freshness. Promising a wonderful way to indulge in a luxury alternative without the expense, this claw-some starter is generously stuffed with the finest pure white crab meat and hand-picked to guarantee excellence. Available 19^th December.  

Marvellous Mains:  

The ultimate salmon centrepiece, Aldi’s NEW Specially Selected Sockeye Salmon (£6.99, 500g) is rich in flavour and distinctively bright in colour. This wild sockeye salmon promises a firm, flaking texture making it a perfect main for Christmas Day. Landing in stores 11^th November. 

Those looking to impress guests with a flavoursome fish main should look no further than Aldi’s Specially Selected Infused Side of Salmon (£11.99, 1kg). Delicately infused with lemon and finished with a sticky maple and clementine glaze, this delightful dish is the perfect mix of sweet and savoury — cooked in just 35 minutes! Available 19^th December. 

Back by popular demand, the height of luxury and a stunning centrepiece for the Christmas table, the Specially Selected Whole Lobster (£9.99, 400g) is tender, juicy and impressive. Aldi shoppers can get that opulent feeling without the hefty price tag! Available from 11^th November.  

Shoppers can push the boat out with the centrepiece of dreams as Aldi’s Whole Atlantic Salmon (price can be seen in store) returns to stores. Responsibly sourced and irresistibly tasty, fish fanatics can now indulge in a whole salmon, available from 6^th November. 

Aldi’s Christmas Seafood Range is available in stores from 6^th November.