Here’s a simple and delicious way of serving whole fish. Have your fish cleaned by the fishmonger but make sure to check for scales before you cook. Dry the fish with paper towels, cut some slashes in each side then place it on a dish that will fit in your steamer or wok. Place spring…… Continue reading steamed snapper
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steamed whole snapper with ginger
This recipe, from Thai Food by David Thompson, is for ginger lovers! Make sure your ginger is young and fresh or you might want to reduce the amount in this recipe. Clean and score the fish and place it on a plate which you will use for steaming. Pour over 3 tablespoons of light soy…… Continue reading steamed whole snapper with ginger
fish, potato and celeriac casserole
Here’s a classic mix of flavours in a casserole. First boil enough potatoes for a bottom and top layer of this casserole. Heat some olive oil in a fry-pan and gently fry 1 large diced onion. Peel and slice a small celeriac and add this to the onion, cooking over low heat until it becomes soft.…… Continue reading fish, potato and celeriac casserole
baked whole snapper
Australian snapper is a soft, delicately flavoured fish but it stands up well to these robust Thai flavours and lends itself well to baking. Preheat your oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Take the cleaned and gutted whole fish, season with salt and pepper and stuff the cavity with ½ a cup of fresh holy basil (Thai basil) leaves.…… Continue reading baked whole snapper
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