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John Dory with Shellfish Butter, Roasted Leeks & Lemon North Sea Recipe

- January 19, 2026

Elegant, indulgent and unforgettable - a restaurant quality fish dish made at home Buy John Dory Fresh From Our Boat John Dory is one of the most prized fish in professional kitchens, and for good reason. Its firm yet delicate flesh has a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with rich sauces. In this dish, pan seared John Dory is finished with a luxurious shellfish butter, served alongside sweet roasted leeks and brightened with fresh lemon. It’s refined, indulgent, and far from the usual fish recipes, perfect for a special meal or impressive dinner party. ✅ Why This Recipe Is Exceptional John Dory has a naturally sweet, meaty texture Shellfish butter adds deep, savoury richness Roasted leeks bring gentle sweetness Simple technique with impressive results A true chef-style dish that still feels approachable 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the John Dory 2 John Dory fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 20g butter For the Roaste...

Trawler to Table: Fresh Haddock Soup – Caught and Cooked the Same Day North Sea Recipe

- January 01, 2026

A true sea to soup adventure: Ultra-fresh haddock straight from the ocean, turned into a light, healthy, flavourful soup using simple pantry veggies and bold spices. No oil, super clean, and bursting with flavour! Perfect for anyone who loves sustainable, from scratch meals. There's something magical about eating fish that's been swimming just hours earlier. On a recent trawler trip, I caught beautiful haddock, filleted it right on the boat (carefully removing every bone!), and headed home to whip up this simple soup. It's light, nourishing, and packed with zing from lemon, chilies, turmeric, and ginger. Plus, it uses whatever veggies are hanging out in your fridge, zero waste! Ingredients (serves 2-4, depending on hunger levels! ) Fresh haddock fillets (as much as you caught – mine was from that day's haul! ) Assorted vegetables (peppers, lettuce, and whatever else needs using up) Water (enough to cover everything nicely) Salt (to taste) Ground ginger (or fresh if yo...

Butter Poached Lobster with Sweet Corn, Miso & Crispy Breadcrumbs North Sea Recipe

- December 30, 2025

Rich, sweet and deeply savoury, an unexpected lobster dish that delivers pure luxury This dish takes lobster somewhere new. The meat is gently butter poached to keep it tender and sweet, then paired with miso laced corn for umami depth and finished with golden, crispy breadcrumbs for texture. It’s indulgent, surprising, and far from the usual thermidor or linguine. Buy Fresh Lobster From Our Boat ✅ Why This Recipe Is Special Butter poaching keeps lobster silky and succulent Sweetcorn enhances the natural sweetness White miso adds a subtle savoury richness Crispy breadcrumbs give contrast and crunch Restaurant level but achievable at home 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Lobster 2 lobster tails (or whole cooked lobster, meat removed) 120g unsalted butter Black pepper For the Sweet Corn Miso Base 2 corn cobs, kernels removed (or good-quality tinned corn) 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp white miso paste Splash of cream or milk For the Crispy B...

Butter Roasted Pollock with Lemon Beans & Crispy Capers North Sea Recipe

- December 22, 2025

Light, elegant and full of flavour, a modern way to cook beautiful pollock Pollock is often overlooked, but treated well it’s delicate, flaky and incredibly tasty. In this dish it’s gently roasted in butter, served over warm lemony beans and finished with crispy capers for salty crunch. Simple ingredients, big reward. Buy Fresh Pollock From Our Boat ✅ Why This Recipe Shines Pollock stays moist and flaky Butter and lemon lift the natural sweetness Crispy capers add an unexpected twist Quick enough for midweek, elegant enough for guests 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) 2 pollock fillets Salt and black pepper 40g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, finely sliced Zest and juice of ½ lemon 1 tin cannellini or butter beans, drained 2 tbsp capers, drained and dried Fresh parsley 🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions 1️⃣ Crisp the capers Heat olive oil in a pan and fry capers for 1–2 minutes until crisp. Remove and set aside. 2️⃣ Warm the beans In the same ...

Monkfish with Spiced Tomato Butter & Crispy Chickpeas North Sea Recipe

- December 19, 2025

Bold, rich and deeply satisfying - a monkfish dish that feels indulgent but modern Monkfish is often called the “poor man’s lobster”, but this dish treats it like royalty. Firm monkfish tails are pan seared until golden, then finished with a warm spiced tomato butter and scattered with crunchy chickpeas for texture. It’s unexpected, comforting, and completely addictive. Buy Fresh Monkfish Direct From Our Boat ✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe Monkfish stays juicy and meaty Spiced tomato butter adds depth without overpowering Crispy chickpeas bring an unusual crunch Restaurant-style but easy to make at home Perfect for impressing guests 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Monkfish 2 monkfish tail fillets Salt and black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter For the Spiced Tomato Butter 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 small garlic clove, grated ½ tsp smoked paprika Pinch of chilli flakes (optional) Squeeze of lemon juice For ...

Mediterranean Cod Bake with Tomatoes & Olives North Sea Recipe

- November 25, 2025

A sunshine filled seafood dish baked to perfection - fresh, colourful and bursting with flavour Buy Fresh Cod Straight From The Boat This baked cod recipe brings the best of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, garlic, herbs, and flaky white cod come together in one easy dish that smells and tastes like summer holidays. It’s simple enough for a weeknight, yet impressive enough for guests. ✅ Why You’ll Love This Recipe One pan recipe - minimal washing up Healthy, light and naturally gluten free Fresh, vibrant Mediterranean flavours Ready in under 25 minutes Perfect with crusty bread or new potatoes 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3) For the Bake 2–3 cod fillets (about 500g total) 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 50g black or Kalamata olives 1 tbsp capers (optional but adds punch) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp chilli flak...

Crispy Ale Battered Haddock with Lemon Salt North Sea Recipe

- November 22, 2025

A light, ultra crisp batter with a zesty salt sprinkle, proper pub style fish taken to the next level.. Buy Haddock Fillets From Our Boat This recipe takes classic fried haddock and gives it a bright, modern twist. The ale batter fries up beautifully crisp and airy, while the homemade lemon salt adds a sharp, citrus sparkle that lifts the whole dish. Serve it with chips, pea purée or a fresh green salad and wait for the compliments. ✅ Why This Recipe Works Ale gives the batter a deep, malty flavour Ice cold batter = next level crispiness Lemon salt adds an addictive zing Quick to cook and perfect for weekends A standout twist on a classic haddock recipe 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Fish 2 haddock fillets Plain flour for dusting Salt & black pepper Oil for deep frying For the Ale Batter 150g plain flour 40g cornflour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp sea salt 220ml ice cold ale (pale ale works best) Handful of ice cubes (to keep the b...

Creamy Garlic Shellfish Skillet North Sea Recipe

- November 20, 2025

Scallops, mussels and clams in a silky white wine sauce, simple, elegant, and makes a great starter or main meal for entertaining guests. Buy Fresh Shellfish Direct From Our Trawler This one pan seafood recipe celebrates the best of the ocean. Juicy scallops, tender mussels and sweet clams simmer in a garlic, white wine and cream sauce with herbs and lemon. It’s quick, classy, and adaptable - make it for a weeknight or a dinner party and everyone will think you’re a pro. ✅ Why This Recipe Works Uses easy to find shellfish anywhere in the world 🌍 Cooks in one pan in under 20 minutes Creamy garlic white wine sauce = total comfort food Great with pasta, rice, or crusty bread 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3) Seafood 6 large scallops 300g mussels, cleaned and debearded 200g clams (or any mix of shellfish you like) Optional: a few razor clams, cockles, or whelks Sauce 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ small shallot, finel...

Grilled Langoustines in Garlic Butter North Sea Recipe

- November 15, 2025

🦞 Grilled Langoustines in Garlic Butter Serves: 2–4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Buy fresh langoustines directly from our boat Ingredients 8–12 fresh langoustines (raw or pre-cooked) 3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus wedges to serve) 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: a pinch of chilli flakes or smoked paprika for extra flavour Instructions Prepare the Langoustines If raw: Split the langoustines in half lengthways with a sharp knife. If pre-cooked: Simply cut them in half to expose the flesh so the flavour can absorb. Remove the intestinal vein if visible. Make the Garlic Butter In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over a gentle heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds , just until fragrant — do not let it brown. Stir in the lemon juice and a pinch of salt and ...