Fishwife Recipes — fish preparation

You may often find when you come home with a fillet of fish that the pin bones are still present. This is due to the fact that leaving them in keeps the meat intact and effectively “undamaged” which preserves the shelf life. Luckily for you, you have me, the trusted Fish Wife to guide you through this simple process of removing them.   STEP 1: Buy yourself a good pair of pin boning tweezers or borrow a pair of hubby’s long nose pliers that you can throw in the dishwasher.   STEP 2: Run the blade of a knife over...

Smoked fish in salad or paté is quite simply delicious and really easy to do at home without having to go out and buy a smoker.  Here’s a quick method to create your own smoked fish at home. YOU WILL NEED: A wide pot or pan with a lid that seals tightly Tin foil Wood chips or shavings A wire rack to fit the base of the pot or pan STEP 1: Line your pan with tinfoil (shiny side up). STEP 2: Place your wood chips in the centre of the tinfoil. STEP 3: Place your wire rack on top of the wood...