Fishwife Recipes

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...

Here’s a delicious marinade which incorporates sweet, salty and a dash of citrus! The perfect combination for any tuna lover. This marinade is versatile and will suit tuna for the braai or stove. Bon appetite! The Ultimate Tuna Marinade Prep Time 10 min Ingredients 3-4 Yellowfin Tuna Steaks 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil) 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 1/2 tsp Oregano fresh (alternatively you can use dried) 1 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp honey Salt & Pepper Instructions Place tuna steaks in a big ziplock bag....

With Easter only a few days away, don’t get the lockdown blues.  You can still create your family feast with this traditional Pickled Fish recipe! Aromatic and spicy, it’s exactly what we all need right now. Spicy Pickled Fish A spicy recipe, bursting with flavour! Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 30 min Ingredients 2 Yellowtail Fillets (approx 1kg each) 4 onions (sliced into rings) 500ml brown vinegar 500ml white vinegar 170ml water 30g sugar 50ml curry powder (masala) 15ml turmeric 1 tsp cayenne pepper 8 lime leaves (or lemon leaves) 2ml black pepper...

This recipe is so incredibly simple yet so utterly delicious! I adapted this recipe which I stole from my mother’s cook book. So in due time I shall also be sharing the original version which is for crumbed soles: stay tuned! But for now, all I can say to this one is… you’re welcome!   Crispy Crumbed Hake Serves 6 Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 min Ingredients 2 x Hake Fillets 1/2 Cup Cornflake Crumbs (DO NOT SUBSTITUTE) Salt & Pepper Shards of butter (approx 2-3 Tbsp) Instructions If you are using frozen hake...