Marinated Seafood

"Are you serious?"

That's the reaction we get. Ask anyone in Singapore's food scene about marinating a wide range of seafood for a BBQ, beyond the usual sambal stingray. You'll likely be told it's too hard, or simply impossible.

They’re not wrong. It is incredibly difficult. But at Shiok BBQ, we're not just food sellers; we're a team of professional chefs. And when we hear "impossible," we see a challenge we're uniquely equipped to take on. This is the story of how we did just that.

Marinated Seafood

The Chefs Dilemma: Why Most Marinades Fail Seafood

Let's be upfront with the science. Seafood is delicate. It's composed of up to 80% water and has a tender protein structure. A typical, heavy-handed marinade is its worst enemy. The high water content fights flavour absorption, while acids can "cook" the protein before it ever hits the grill, turning it mushy and tough.

Trust us, we know this firsthand. Our first few attempts were awful. We're not going to lie. The texture was wrong, the flavours were superficial. It was a humbling experience that proved why no one else in the market is willing to do this.

The Breakthrough: A Chefs Approach to a Delicate Task

This is where a professional chef's eye sees things differently. We knew the answer wasn't a longer soak or a stronger sauce. The solution required a complete shift in technique, built on a foundation of culinary discipline.

It’s About Infusion, Not Soaking

Technique

You can't force flavour into seafood. You have to invite it in. We developed a process of rapid, gentle infusion using precisely balanced marinades. This allows the flavours to penetrate the protein structure quickly without compromising its delicate texture.

Built to Complement, Not Overpower

Marinades

Our seafood marinades are entirely different from our meat recipes. They are lighter, brighter, and designed from scratch to celebrate the natural sweetness of seafood. Think zesty citrus, fresh garlic, and aromatic herbs that enhance the flavour, not mask it. And of course, just like with our meats, we use no added MSG and no artificial preservatives.

ISO Certified BBQ Food Processing Factory - Shiok Barbeque Singapore

Our ISO-Certified Promise

Discipline

This delicate, precision-based work requires a sterile, controlled environment. All our seafood is handled and marinated in our ISO certified food processing facility. This guarantees a level of food safety, hygiene, and consistency that is absolutely critical when working with something as sensitive as seafood.

A Challenge Worth Tasting

Why go through all this trouble? Because that’s who we are. We are passionate about pushing boundaries and bringing something new and genuinely exciting to your grill. We took on this challenge so you could experience the juicy, flavourful potential of perfectly marinated prawns, squid, and fish, without any of the risk or guesswork.

It’s a taste of the impossible, made possible by a team that loves good food. We invite you to try it.