Fish

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.

Fish Steaks with Ginger and Lemon

Fish cooked on the bone has a texture that seems to be missing when fish is boned and skinned. Try this recipe with any fish steaks such as hapuku, ling, bluenose, salmon, cod or kingfish. The gelatinous bones keep the fish moist and flavoursome.

Flounder Fillets with Lemon and Herbs in Filo

I have many memories of flounder meals, for my fisherman uncle used to catch this delicate fish in the Manukau Harbour and bring bunches of them to us, swinging from a strip of flax. In my local fish shop I can buy tiny flounder fillets to make this easy starter. Prepare it ahead and cook in a hot oven for 10 minutes before serving.

Go Japanese with a Fabulously Light Fish Dish

With the recent news that a Japanese diet is the healthiest in the world, Yutaka has created this wonderful recipe for panko fishcakes with edamame puree for a fresh Japanese twist on a classic fish dish.

 Baked rather than fried with a crunchy topping, this fishcake is low in calories but full of flavour. The addition of protein packed edamame and omega-3 rich...

GRILLED MARINATED PENANG FISH WITH CHILLI, GARLIC AND GINGER. SERVED WITH LEMONGRASS AND BLACK PEPPER DRESSING

The spicy food from the island of Penang is famous for its great seafood dishes.  Bordering Malaysia and Thailand the cuisine has been very influential on the larger region as a whole. We tried a bounty of different dishes and local seafood specialities, but this fish was definitely the favourite in the Penang night market.  You can tone down the chillies in this dish to suit your taste.