Here’s a simple Sea Bream dish for your dinner… Sea Bream 1 Bulb Fennel 100g Samphire 1 Chicken Stock Cube Water Star Anise Chop the fennel and fry in a little butter for about 3 minutes. Make up the stock and add to a deep sided baking tray along with the star anise. Add the…
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Portly Cooks | Swordfish and Roast Green Vegetables
Swordfish is a great meaty type fish (if fish can be meaty). It holds up really nicely on the grill and can take a marinade. For this on though we are keeping it simple. Swordfish Steak 50g Tenderstem Broccoli 50g Asparagus 25g Samphire Heat the oven to 200c then rub the swordfish steak with a…
Portly Cooks |Zaatar Spiced Sea Bream with Lemon, Garlic and Caper Olive Oil Dressing
Sea Bream is a fabulous fish, it can take a whole load of flavours and this one is particularly fun. 1 Sea Bream Fillet 50g Samphire 25ml Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic (Crushed) 1 tsp Zaatar 1 tsp Capers 2 tsp Lemon Juice Boil the kettle and then heat a little oil in a frying…
Portly Cooks | Pan Roasted Sea Trout with Samphire, Pesto Linguine and Clams
Does fish count as a Meat Free Monday? I’m never sure… anyway… 200g Sea Trout 4 clams 75g Linguine 2 tsp Pesto 50g Samphire Start off by cooking the pasta until just done in salted boiling water. While the pasta cooks, pat the fish dry and cook with a couple sprays of 1 cal…
Portly Cooks | John Dory, Asparagus, Samphire, Pickled Carrot and Crispy Prosciutto
John Dory is one of my favourite fish, its super delicate and perfect for a summers evening. 1x John Dory Fillet 8 Asparagus Tips 50g Samphire 1 Small Carrot 25ml Cider Vinegar ½ tsp Sugar 4 slices Prosciutto Start off with the carrot. I had one of those jazzy julienne peelers that cuts the carrot…
Portly Cooks | Pan Seared Wild Halibut, Butterbean Mash, Samphire and Paprika Butter Sauce
Halibut the king of the sea, its chunky and somewhat of a luxury fish but it is dead good and worth the extra little splurge for a good meal! 200g Wild Halibut 1 tbsp Butter 1 tsp Smoked Paprika ½ tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 70g Samphire 1 small…
Portly Cooks | Sea Bass with Caesar Vegetables
Sea Bass is perfect for a variety of accompaniments. For me it is my go to fish if I’m not sure what to cook for dinner but know I want some kind of seafood. 1 Sea Bass Fillet 4 Brussels Sprouts 75g Samphire 1 tbsp Caesar Salad Dressing Cut the stalky bit off the bottom…
Portly Cooks | Baked Gurnard with Samphire, Butterbeans, Chorizo and Scallops
Gurnard is one of my favourite fish. It has a firm texture that makes it great for stews, curries and the like. It is also fantastic on its own. It lives at the bottom of the sea feasting on a never ending shellfish buffet (I’m a little jealous). Due to its diet it takes on…
Portly Cooks | Paprika and Panko crusted Wild Halibut with Chorizo, Pickles and Samphire
I’ve left my slow cooker in the cupboard for this one. It’s time to get full on fine dining (ish) and flirt with some fancy fish based fare. I think this Wild Halibut would work excellently served with some dauphinoise potatoes if you are entertaining people. Here though, is how you get fabulous with your…
Portly Cooks | Hake and Samphire with Mussels
I’ve been told that people don’t cook fish at home because they are worried about ruining it. This one is as simple as it can get. 200g Hake 9 Mussels 75g Samphire Knob of butter In a heavy bottomed pan heat a little oil and then fry the hake skin side down for about 4…
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