Fishwife Recipes — fishwife

This method of cooking mussels on the braai with garlic butter and cheese stems from my childhood holidays in Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape. As a family we would enjoy picking mussels off the rocks together and later in the evening we would all sit by the open fire devouring them the minute they came off the flames!  Definitely what memories are made of.   Mussels on the Braai Ingredients 1,5kg black mussels 170g cheese (grated) 5g chives (finely chopped) 1 tsp garlic 125g butter Salt and pepper Instructions In a pot with a small amount of water at...

These Asian flavours do wonders for this awesome fish. Ocean Trout is an excellent substitute for imported salmon as it’s locally grown and has a smaller carbon footprint.   Teriyaki Ocean Trout Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 min Ingredients 1 Ocean Trout Fillet 90ml Teriyaki sauce 60ml soy sauce 60ml orange juice (freshly squeezed or in a box) 60ml water 60ml honey 3 garlic cloves (minced) 1 Tbsp fresh ginger (grated) 1 small chilli (deseeded and finely chopped) 1 small lemon (squeezed) 1 Tbsp flour 1 Tbsp cornflour 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted) 1...

This recipe tastes as good as it looks! The parmesan and panko crumbs really work well together and create a fabulous crispy topping.   Parmesan Crumbed Kob A crispy, crunchy topping which would suit most white fish. Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 min Ingredients 1 x Kob fillet, skin on 2 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup parmesan 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional) 1 tsp minced garlic 20g melted butter Salt & pepper 4 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 lemon Instructions Remove the fish from packaging and pat dry with paper towel on...

Hottentot or “Hottie” is another name for this super tasty fish. I absolutely love baking a whole fish, especially when it arrives scaled, gutted and completely prepped – thanks Greenfish! What I love so much about baking a whole fish is how social the meal experience is. In my family everyone grabs a fork and tucks in straight from the pan! This recipe is super flavoursome and to me the best part is the skin which really holds all the flavour, so don’t be tempted to toss it!   Whole Baked Black Bream Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20...

These awesome lettuce cups are quick and easy to make. You can opt for a healthier option by leaving off the Sushi Mayo and Sweet Indonesian Sauce, creating a carb clever snack! Loaded Lettuce Cups Prep Time 10 min Ingredients 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 200g sashimi grade Yellowfin Tuna 1 Avocado 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 3 Tbsp fresh coriander (chopped) 4 lettuce cups Salt Sushi mayonnaise Sweet Indonesian Sauce or Honey Soy Lemon wedges Instructions Toast the sesame seeds in the oven at 180 degrees for 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and...