Pan Frying

Pan Frying

This is an excellent way of cooking whole pan – ready fish, fillets, portions, prawns and scallops. • Use heavy, quality, cast iron pan which has been pre – heated • Add a little olive oil to pan and ensure a high heat is achieved • Lay the fish in and allow the flesh...
Grilling

Grilling

This method is best suited to whole fish and flaky fillets. Excellent for oily fish such as Mackerel and Herrings, and for half Lobsters. This method is a dry heat method which the heat comes from one direction which is usually from above. Pre heat the grill to a high...
Deep Frying

Deep Frying

Great for fillets, small round fish (Whitebait) and Scampi. The fish is either coated in flour, egg and breadcrumbs, or dipped in batter and fried in hot oil (180° C) until golden. Now we are finding lighter tempura batters are becoming more popular. Use light oils...
Barbequing

Barbequing

Meaty game fish are perfect for marinating in citrus, salt, pepper and olive oil then barbecuing. Whole portion sized fish such as Snappers, Sea Bass are also great, as are whole King Prawns and Lobsters. The coals need to be glowing red under a layer of ash otherwise...
Baking & Roasting

Baking & Roasting

Fish is easily overcooked therefore care must be taken when using the oven. Whole fish are best for roasting, particularly oily species. Here are four different methods of baking fish: Wrapping in Foil – fillets, portions and whole fish can be wrapped in foil with a...
Steaming

Steaming

The healthiest way to cook fish, and widely used in Thai cuisine. Simply place portions or whole fish in a steamer over 2-3cm of boiling water. Whole fish can be stuffed with herbs and is also good with aromatic flavours added around the fish. Scallops are good for...