Posts by admine

Smoked Mackerel and Bean Filled Jackets

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Smoked Mackerel and Bean Filled Jackets

A twist for your jacket potato!

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Cheesy Citrus Cod

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Cheesy Citrus Cod

              Ingredients 2 x 170g (6oz) chunky cod or haddock fillet, fresh or defrosted 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) olive oil salt and black pepper rind of half an orange 55g (2oz) low fat soft cheese Sauce: 4 x 15ml spoon (4 tablespoons) half fat creme fraiche rind and juice of half an orange salt and black pepper 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) fresh chopped chives Serves 2 Method Preheat the grill Place the fillets onto a greased grill pan and brush with the olive oil.  Season and cook for 2-3 minutes under a moderate heat. In a small bowl mix...

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Crispy Bacon Sprats

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Crispy Bacon Sprats

              Ingredients 455g (1lb) sprats, fresh or defrosted 30g (1oz) butter or margarine 4 rashers back bacon, chopped 4 x 15ml spoon (4 tablespoons) fresh brown breadcrumbs 2 x 15ml spoon (2 tablespoons) fresh chopped parsley Serves 4 Method Melt the butter in a large frying pan and fry the bacon until crispy. Meanwhile, remove heads from sprats, if preferred, and clean large sprats. Add to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sprats are pale golden brown. Sprinkle over breadcrumbs and parsley and cook for a further 2-3...

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Citrus Fish Skewers

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Citrus Fish Skewers

              Ingredients 225g (8oz) coley or cod fillets, fresh or defrosted, skinned and cubed 4 raw tiger prawns, fresh or defrosted, peeled 1 small yellow courgette, sliced (optional) Marinade: 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) sunflower oil grated rind and juice of 1 orange 1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) lime or lemon juice sprig fresh rosemary, chopped 1 x 10ml spoon (1 dessertspoon) wholegrain mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed salt and black pepper lemon wedges, to garnish Serves 2 Method In a small bowl mix all the marinade ingredients together and set...

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Blackened Spiced Fish

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Blackened Spiced Fish

              Ingredients 2 x 225-285g (8-10oz) whole red mullet, snapper, or bream, fresh or defrosted, cleaned 40g (1 and a half oz) unsalted butter juice of 1 lemon or lime lemon or lime wedges, to garnish Spice Mixture 1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) chilli or cayenne pepper 1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) paprika salt and black pepper pinch of dried mixed herbs 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small onion, chopped Serves 2 Method In a small bowl combine the spice mixture and set aside. Melt the butter in a small pan.  Remove the froth with a spoon. Leave to settle and...

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