Fish
Aromatic Baked Fillets of Fish with Potatoes
A terrific recipe to prepare ahead. You can get it to the stage where you bake it in the oven. Use thick fillets of my favourite fish, hapuku (or groper as it is called in the south), and bake them on a bed of sliced potatoes, topped with tomatoes, currants, saffron and spinach.
Asian-glazed Salmon with Oriental Salad
I love salmon but sometimes find it can be rather rich and oily. I discovered that a marinade for salmon made with Asian soy and oyster sauces seemed to cut through the richness. Serve small pieces of salmon as a refreshing start to a dinner.
Carpaccio of Kingfish with Picalilli, capers and white balsamic dressing
Recipe by Head Chef Michael Robinson of Margan Restaurant based in the beautiful Broke Fordwich wine sub-region of the Hunter Valley. Known as ‘the tranquil side of the Hunter Valley’, the...
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.
Christmas Hot Smoked Salmon Platter
There’s nothing easier to prepare nor more popular than a platter of hot smoked salmon served with Champagne to kick start the Christmas festivities or as a centerpiece with drinks. I like to slightly warm the salmon, and surround it with a feast of small tastes.
