Posts

Showing posts with the label Monkfish

The Sea And Me

-
Image
 Keeping My Mind. I’ve been out at sea for the past 15 years now; it’s all I do. I wait for the tide to rise high enough to get the boat out of the Scottish harbour, travel five miles out into the North Sea (the most treacherous sea in the world), and then drop my anchor and grab about three hours of sleep. Of course, I check the weather beforehand, and as much as I try to be careful, the weather can change on a whim. I wish I didn’t have to sleep, but everyone knows that’s impossible. It can be even more dangerous when you’re asleep, not just because the weather can change suddenly, but also because fishing trawlers have a nasty habit of catching fire. There’s a mountain of electrical cabling mixed with a fuel tank containing 2000 litres of diesel, plus other hazards that I won’t bore you with being on board. This is a video I took not long ago, it was of a trawler on fire close to me. So yes, it is the most dangerous job in the world, just one wrong step and it's game over! Yet,...
Post a Comment
Read more

Lemon & Herb Monkfish with Crispy Capers *North Sea Recipe*

-
Image
 Lemon & Herb Monkfish, With Capers A bright, restaurant quality seafood dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Our recipes come to you straight from our Scottish trawler. ... You can buy Monkfish Tails Directly From Our Trawler Monkfish is firm, sweet, and meaty. This recipe leans into those qualities with a lemon herb butter, pan-seared edges, and a fun twist: crispy capers that add bursts of salty crunch. It’s simple, unique, and perfect for weeknights or date nights alike. ✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe Monkfish stays juicy and tender even with high heat cooking Crispy capers add amazing texture Cooked in under 20 minutes Naturally low carb, high protein, and gluten free 📝 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Monkfish 2 monkfish tails (about 150–200g each), membrane removed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter Salt & black pepper Zest of 1 lemon For the Lemon/Herb Butter 2 tbsp butter, softened 1 garlic clove, finely grate...
Post a Comment
Scotland, United Kingdom Scotland, UK
Read more