Seafood Recipes
2010 Christmas Seafood Recipes
Barbecued scallops with zucchini and citrus salad
3 med green and yellow zucchinis finely sliced into ribbons, 2 Tbspn olive oil, 2 spring onions finely sliced, 2 Tbspn toasted pine nuts, 1 lemon zested and flesh diced, 1 orange zested and flesh diced, zest 1 lime, 2 Tbspn sherry vinegar, 1 Tbspn extra virgin olive oil, [...]
Whitebait Recipes
Whitebait Omelet
3 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 25 grams butter, 1 cup whitebait.
In a small bowl beat eggs and salt with fork. Heat butter in a medium fry pan. Pour in beaten eggs.Reduce heat slightly until omelet is half set, lifting the edges. While the top of the omelet is still liquid, spread the whitebait over [...]
How to Grill/Bake Salmon Using the Best Grilled Salmon Recipe
This is absolutely the world’s best grilled salmon recipe. The grilled salmon tastes both hot and spicy, but not overpowering. Even people who dislike some seafood will love this grilled salmon. Adjust the red pepper according to your individual preference. The listed amount in this grilled salmon recipe is a happy medium.
Be sure not to [...]
Slow Cooker/ Crockpot Recipes
Many people tend to overlook fish as a food to be prepared in a slow cooker. However, this method of preparation is great for seafood as it helps retain the fish’s natural, subtle flavour. Cut fish can be used in a variety of dishes including soups, pastas, stews, and casseroles. Meanwhile, whole fish can be [...]
Masterchef Winner Brett’s – Steamed Fish with Sesame Oil, Garlic & Lime Juice
Master Chef NZ Winner Brett’s recipe as seen in Zest, Christchurch Press
Serves 2
2 x 25cm squares of tinfoil, 300gm fresh tarakihi skin off or any other firm white fish divided to measure, 2 cloves garlic smashed and sliced thinly, 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves – left whole, Juice of two limes, 1 red chilli sliced [...]
Spicy Thai Fish Cakes
500gm boneless fish fillets cut into bite size, 1 Tbspn Red Curry Paste, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 a red pepper – seeds removed, Handful of coriander, 1 Tbspn fish sauce, 2 Tbspn coconut cream, 1 egg white, breadcrumbs
In a foodprocessor using the pulse button process all ingredients excluding the fish and breadcrumbs. Add the fish [...]
NZ Salmon Penne
Olive oil, 1 onion, finale chopped, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup white wine (Chardonnay is good), 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp. salt, Fresh-ground black pepper, 500grm salmon cut in small bits, 1/2 pkt of Penne, Fresh-grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh chopped Italian Parsley
In a small saucepan, sauté onions in olive oil until [...]
Salmon Curry with Rice Noodles
Heat a sauté pan large enough to accommodate the salmon over a medium heat. Add the oil and shallots and cook until soft without colouring for 2 minutes. Add the red curry paste (see recipe) and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the coconut milk, sugars, fish sauce and the lime zest [...]
Crispy potato, salmon sandwich with braised baby peas and lettuce.
(Per Serve)
Salmon 180g Salmon, 5ml olive oil, 10ml Clarified butter, Salt and pepper to taste
Braised Lettuce and Peas ½ c baby peas, ¼ – 1/3 iceberg lettuce, depending on size, 20g Clarified butter, 1 x clove garlic (fine chopped), 1 T crème fraiche, ½ tsp Chopped Fresh thyme leaves, ¼ Red onion (fine diced), Salt [...]
Sole with scallops and baked Vegetable gratin
Serves 4To serve four
Eight small sole fillets (500– 600g), Eight scallops (350-400g), 10mls olive oil, 10g butter, 1 onion (200g), 2 medium sized potatoes (400g), 3 courgettes (180g), 4 button mushrooms (160g), 3 fleshy tomatoes (450-500g), A little olive oil, Salt and pepper to season
Slice the onion and fry gently in a pan with a [...]
Seafood Cocktail
This is a ‘retro’ style dish which has regained popularity recently. Make up a combination of several seafood’s for an easily served entrée or a larger portion for a stand alone lunch. You can follow your own preferences but here a guide on portion size.
For each portion:
1 large or two smaller scallops, (50g), 50g lightly [...]
Salmon Meunière
This is the simple pan frying cooking of salmon and finishing with lemon juice and parsley, simple but always good.
4 salmon fillets 150gms each, 15gms butter plus another 15gms, 10 ml olive oil, A good handful of freshly picked parsley, Juice of one lemon, Flour and seasoning
Cut the salmon fillets into four pieces, Chop the [...]