Friday, March 5, 2010

for the seafood lovers...pretty swish fish..

For this dish you will need

A portion of fish for each person eating (I have used salmon, blue eye cod, john dory..doesn't really matter but best to use something reasonably substantial)
1 bunch fresh mint
1 small clove garlic
3 spring onions roots removed - use white part and half of green part
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (just grate the lemon on the grater for those who haven't done this before.. you only want the yellow part not the white pith)
1 tomato
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Put all ingredients EXCEPT THE FISH into a food processor or blender, and blend to a paste. If you dont have a food processor or blender just finely chop all ingredients or bash them up in a mortar and pestle. I highly recommend a food processor if you don't have one :-)

Cut pieces of foil big enough to completely wrap each piece of fish. Be generous you dont want to end up with holes or gaps..

Spray each piece with some olive oil spray or just brush the oil lightly on each piece - this prevents the fish from sticking.

Place a piece of fish in the centre of a piece of foil.

Smear the paste all over the fish.

Wrap it up and seal completely so there are no holes or gaps in the foil.

Repeat until all pieces are done.

Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 12 - 15 mins. Every oven differs. Some run hotter than others. You will just have to get to know yours if you don't already. You can check the fish at 12 minutes by opening up a parcel and having a look at it. If you press on it and it feels squishy then its probably still a little rare. If its firm to press then its definitely done. If you're using salmon I like it best a little bit pink but its all up to you.

When your fish is cooked as you want it remove all the pieces from their foil and put them either on individual plates or one big serving plate. Squeeze a little lemon over the top.

This is delicious with some rocket on the side, or with rice or cous cous or potatoes of any kind, mashed boiled etc. I usually serve it with a rocket salad with avocado, tomato, some shaved parmesan and a splash of balsamic. Harley (my partner) loves this recipe. We've been trying to eat really healthy lately and this one ticks the health box as well as the taste box I reckon.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES IF YOU DO IT - ALSO I AM KEEN TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK - WAS THIS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. WAS THE RECIPE EASY TO MAKE ETC ETC DID IT TASTE GOOD??????!!!!

3 comments:

  1. Oh - by the way - the recipe is also amazing using basil or coriander..or try adding a chilli into the paste if you like it - also roast or raw capsicum is great - up to you to experiment. I have used preserved lemon in it for those who are a bit gourmet - it was awesome - but only use a little bit as the flavour is quite dominant.

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  2. Thanks a lot Jade for your time and sharing your fine knowledge with us. I dont eat fish often but i am so happy to get to start now.
    I'll let you know when I've cooked it, how it went.
    How moving, your first cooking blog... so great!!
    Did you see the movie Julia and Julie?
    Julie starts the same, with her own blog and she never stops to grow, joining fans and experience great Joy and success thanks to it.
    All the best xx Di

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  3. Tried it 2night as i had my brother and his partner over for dinner. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all!!! I used all your ingredients (But substituted the Mint for Basil) and added 2 birds eye chilli's and a bit of Paprika. It was Dynomite!!! Thanks for the tips! Say hi to Harley for me!
    Take care,
    Aidan and Sam.

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