Category Archives: Fish & Seafood

Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli, Anchovies, Garlic & Chili

Much as I love baked pasta dishes (like the ones oozing with bechamel sauce, melted cheese and an assortment of wild mushrooms and prosciutto – or a more traditional lasagna verde perhaps), on occasion there’s nothing nicer than a simple … Continue reading

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Recipe: Grilled Fish with Lime Leaves, Chili & Garlic

I absolutely love this recipe, courtesy of my culinary hero Nigel Slater. Nigel is arguably the best food writer in the UK and has the ability to make cold mashed potato sound seductive. This recipe transforms a piece of salmon … Continue reading

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Recipe: Kerala Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

Here’s another easy and impressive recipe from the coconutty Kerala coast of SW India to add to your repertoire of authentic Indian dishes. Use a firm white fish such as cod; it’s also delicious made with large shrimp, or a … Continue reading

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Recipe: Roasted New Potatoes with Anchovies, Garlic & Parsley

I’m happy to bet that even anchovy-haters will love this. Anchovies eaten on their own (although I don’t know of anyone who would eat them straight from the can) are intensely salty and fishy but once they’ve been incorporated into … Continue reading

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Recipe: Baked Eggplant with Smoked Cheese, Anchovies & Tomato

Not strictly a vegetarian recipe as it has anchovies but this substantial appetizer will delight the occasional fish eater who considers themselves ‘almost vegetarian’ – and those of you who simply crave good, rustic food bursting with Mediterranean flavors, will … Continue reading

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Recipe: Smoked Fish Chowder

This is an easy, hearty main course soup – a delicious, complete meal in a bowl that tastes even better the next day. A perfect cold weather soup. I started making this way back in the 80’s when I still … Continue reading

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Recipe: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Pasta alla Puttanesca was allegedly named after the spicy, salty ladies of the night that frequented southern Italy; this is my favorite version of a classic pasta dish that can be rustled up with ingredients that you probably already have … Continue reading

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Recipe: Oven-Roasted Salmon with Minted Peas, Watercress, Capers & Lime

If you need to create something fresh-tasting and summery at short notice, this recipe is ideal as it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It makes a very pretty supper dish and I particularly like oven-roasting the … Continue reading

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Recipe: Not just another Shrimp on the Barbie…add Rosemary and Lemon.

Before you decide to throw a shrimp on the BBQ, how about adding some real flavor? Try threading big fat juicy raw shrimp onto rosemary twigs; with a squeeze of fresh lemon, some lemon zest, black pepper and a swipe … Continue reading

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Recipe: Pasta with Salmon, Asparagus and Fresh Herbs

Here’s a lovely spring/summery dish you can whip up in less than 20 minutes. It may not be summer quite yet but there are a few warmer days here and there and this recipe will have you feeling that it’s … Continue reading

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