A properly authentic brodetto (Italian fish stew) from Ancone, in Le Marche, contains an unfeasible 13 types of fish and shellfish to symbolise Jesus and his disciples. Typically it was a mix of whatever the fishermen couldn’t sell. This makes a true brodetto a rather expensive affair today. We’ve kept it simpler with white fish, mussels and langoustines, but you can go all out and add as many (or as few) fish and shellfish as you like – the flavoursome tomato, fennel and saffron broth is the real star of the show.
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This simple – and wonderfully named! – dish from Campania shows you just how easy it is to cook fish. The bream simmers in a delicious tomato, garlic and chilli broth, gently steaming until it’s cooked to perfection. A quick, easy and affordable way to transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast.
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Food writer Uyen Luu shares her recipe for salmon and avocado summer rolls. These addictive Vietnamese rice paper rolls are stuffed with salmon, avo and fresh herbs, and served with a fiery peanut sauce for dipping. Uyen says: “Everybody’s favourite gift to the mouth, gói cuôn translates as ‘rolled salad’. I fill mine with tons of herbs and veg, but pick and choose from what you
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Feel the sunshine with this simple Med-inspired dish. All it needs is fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices.
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Upgrade your Friday night fish and chips with a very special curry sauce. Using leftover crustacean shells to make a stock, then enriching it with cream and butter gives an intense sauce any fancy French restaurant would be proud of – never mind your local chippy.
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These herby croquettes filled with fluffy mashed potato and surrounded by a crisp breadcrumb coating are the perfect vehicle for any scraps of fish you have left over from trimming fillets or filleting whole fish. You could also use leftover cooked fish. However you make them, they’re just the thing to serve with a chilled glass of white in the garden with friends.
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Soul-nourishing, spicy and tangy, this stew has a smooth, creamy broth base with chunks of tomato and fish. Like the classic French recipe, bouillabaisse, it uses all of the fish to bring depth of flavour, with the fillets added at the end.
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Although russian salad is usually made with potatoes, this version uses orzo to create a delicious pasta side dish. It also has a warm Spanish flavour with tuna, boiled eggs, olives and roasted red pepper.
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A popular salad across Tunisia, this has as many variations as there are cooks making it. Our tuna chopped salad is fresh, healthy and ready in just 15 minutes – 10 if you’re a fast chopper!
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This one-pot dinner sings of early summer and is ready in just 20 minutes. If you’ve never braised lettuce before, you’re in for a treat. The layers of leaves soak up the cooking juices, resulting in something mightily flavourful.
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Paprika infuses this easy fish stew with a smoky depth. Zesty lemon and briny olives add contrasting freshness, while potatoes and chickpeas make it a filling family dinner.
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Brush hake fillets with a slick of punchy harissa, then serve the flaky white fish on top of herby green rice with onions and peppers. A healthy, low-effort dinner.
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Meaty smoked mackerel can stand up to bold flavours, making it the perfect sandwich filler. Try it in these quick toasties with melty cheese, zingy capers and the fresh crunch of pepper and cucumber. They’re filling enough for a weeknight dinner, or make an extra-special lunch.
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Wild garlic gives this creamy quiche a delicate fragrance that lifts the oily trout beautifully. The perfect spring lunch dish to share with friends.
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Debora Robertson’s twice-baked smoked haddock soufflés are great if you’re at all nervous about making soufflés because you do the hard work ahead, then simply heat them through with a little more cream and cheese to serve. You can even freeze them after their first baking.
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This quick and easy dal is flavoured with coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds. Yellow split peas are firmer than other lentils, giving the dal a lovely texture. Serve with crispy sea bass fillets and a drizzle of coriander chutney for a vibrant and comforting dish.
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Eating fish at Chinese New Year is a must, and this home-style sea bass recipe comes from Amy Poon of Poon’s London, a family food business producing top-quality Chinese sauces, oils and dressings.
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Fragrant turmeric, smoky tinned kippers and a lick of chilli take fried rice to a new level in this simple, speedy dish.
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There are fish pie recipes, and then there’s our best of the best fish pie recipe. delicious. food producer Pollyanna Coupland says: “Fish pie has always been a favourite of mine, so I’ve spent years honing this recipe. Swapping milk for a quick stock and packing it with fresh herbs and zingy capers results in a pie that’s brighter yet just as comforting.” Read Pollyanna’s deep dive into creating fish pie perfection.
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If you’re looking to make a spectacular burnished-pastry-encased centrepiece, you can’t beat the majesty of a wellington. This version from Tom Kerridge is very different from the classic beef wellington, but will impress and delight in equal measure. Why not try it for your Christmas Eve dinner?
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