Fishcakes can be a bit dull. Lots of plain mash with very small flakes of a white fish mixed in and rather flavourless with bright orange crispy crust. Crushing new potatoes which have been cooked until soft gives a nice texture to add your fish to. Having a selection of different fish...
Barbecued Hake in Vine Leaves with a Herb and Caper Pesto
15th May 2020
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This is a perfect dish for those lovely summer evenings when you have the barbecue going. Vine leaves are the leaves of grape vines and have a subtle acidic flavour and soft texture.They are similar in to spinach with a beautiful colour and perfect “case” for the fish...
When you say fish cakes to me, it conjures up a rather smooth textured, golden-crusted round patty. Although there is a fish flavour, I find the texture too smooth and there is often too much potato. I use a mixture of different fish including smoked haddock, and I find panko breadcrumbs...
Although there are a variety of spices and seeds in this recipe, it is worthwhile to get the rich but not overpowering spiciness so that the fish still retains its flavour. King prawns can be added instead of the fish or for a vegetarian alternative, use tofu.
Sometimes there are the odd occasions when after a celebration or indulgence, you may find yourself with some prosecco or champagne left in a bottle! Then this is the ideal sauce to make….. It compliments salmon perfectly and for a vegetarian option then why not use it to dip in some...