Surrounded on all sides by sea, the Iberian Peninsula abounds in seafood of every kind. On my recent travels I did my best to try as many different dishes as possible. The seafood was treated simply and with respect, not overcooked and often seasoned with just salt and perhaps a little olive oil. It was…… Continue reading seafood on the Iberian Peninsula
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fennel and seafood salad
Here in the southern hemisphere we recently celebrated the Summer Solstice. Our feast began with this salad, a Yotam Ottolenghi recipe from the cookbook Ottolenghi, cooked by Fifi. It looked magnificent and tasted even better. Trim the tops and bottoms of four fennel bulbs then slice them crosswise as thinly as you can. In a…… Continue reading fennel and seafood salad
squid stuffed with prawns
Seeing fresh squid tubes on a recent shopping trip inspired this meal. For 4 squid tubes, you will need 300g (10½ oz) raw prawn meat. Place half of this in a food processor and process to a fine sticky paste. Add the rest of the prawn meat, 1 finely diced clove of garlic, a few sprigs of…… Continue reading squid stuffed with prawns
scallops in coconut sauce with fresh basil
Here’s a really quick and easy meal which is still luxurious and impressive. From a can of coconut milk take the thick coconut cream and melt it in a wide saucepan over moderate heat. Add 1 tablespoon of Thai roasted chilli paste in soya oil (you will find this at any Asian store which sells Thai food…… Continue reading scallops in coconut sauce with fresh basil
seafood and couscous salad
Lovers of seafood will appreciate this salad. The two kinds of couscous create a wonderful texture and it’s easy to prepare ahead of time. A great alternative to pasta marinara on a hot day. In a medium to large saucepan boil water with a drizzle of oil and some salt and add a 250g (8¾ oz) packet…… Continue reading seafood and couscous salad
michelle picker cooks 