Oregano Oysters

The combination of oregano and the anise taste of Pernod is an unusual but very complementary one, especially with fresh oysters.

Salmon Pies

Use economical canned pink salmon in a very unusual and tasty way.

Singapore Fish

The cuisine of Singapore was much influenced by that of China. In turn, the Chinese brought ingredients like curry powder into their own cuisine.

Swordfish Florentine

Swordfish has an almost “meaty” texture. Here it has a distinctly Mediterranean flavour.

Creamed Fish Pie

Firm, juicy cod is used for the filling of this warming pie. Caraway seeds add interest and flavour to the sauce, and the dish has a creamy topping of mashed…

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Smoked Trout Pâté

The method is suitable for many other types of smoked fish and here trout is blended with lemon juice, butter and cream to make a rich pate.

Mussels and Clams with Tomatoes

Mussels and clams are surprisingly good value and their flavour goes well with the acid touch from the tomatoes. Cooked this way the shellfish flavours are fairly similar although textures…

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Oyster Loaves

Whitstable in Essex was once renowned for its oysters, although the beds are no longer farmed extensively. This recipe dates back to when oysters were exceedingly cheap. For a budget…

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Fish Cakes with Herbs

Fish cakes are an economical way of making fish go further. You can, if necessary, replace some of the fish with more breadcrumbs but check the seasoning carefully to make…

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Baked Trout with Cucumber Sauce

A cold dish that would be ideal for a summer gathering. Use freshwater trout, that is, river, lake or rainbow trout. These are now increasingly easy to find at supermarkets….

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Prawn and Cucumber Salad

A light and attractive starter for a summer dinner party. Dill adds a pleasant flavour to all types offish, and the feathery fronds of the fresh herb make a pretty…

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Stuffed Trout in A Wine Sauce

An old recipe which originally called for ‘savoury herbs’ in the stuffing. This term covered all the common garden herbs, so although thyme and rosemary are specified here, you could…

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Smoked Finnan Haddock with Egg Sauce

True Finnan haddocks are smoked in Findon (corrupted to Finnan), near Aberdeen, but any properly smoked haddock – brownish not bright yellow in colour – will do for this dish