Seafood

Ceviche of Spicy Scallops and Fish

I took inspiration for this dish from a New York-based Central American restaurant that, sadly, is no longer open. Ceviche is essentially marinated fish, and this recipe will appeal to those with a taste for spicy food. You could add more fresh chilli if you love extra spice. It’s a perfect dish for nibbling at with drinks and cocktails, or to serve as an entrée.

Chicken Curry Laksa

Lovely laksa! Served throughout Malaysia this curried noodle soup is a winner in hot or cold weather.

Malaysia - Penang

Christmas Scallops with 2 toppings

Scallops are always a treat for me. And the added bonus of this recipe is that the scallops can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and cooked on the barbecue or in a hot oven. If you’re serving Champagne to celebrate the festive season, these will be perfect.

Coconut and Curry Fish Soup

All of my favourite things come together in this recipe: fish, shellfish, coriander and coconut. Redolent of saffron and spicy tones, this soup makes a great luncheon dish on a cold day.

Crab Meat with Mint and Orange Salad

This is a terrific zingy-tasting starter if you can get fresh crab meat. I love the fresh crabs we often gather in traps not far from our beach house, but it’s terrifically hard work and always seems to take ages to shell the crabs and extract enough meat. Luckily you can buy Waikanae crab meat from a good fish supplier, and fresh crayfish meat can always be substituted for a similar taste. There are great textures in this dish, as the celery adds crunch to the crab and the orange supplements the...