The Sea And Me

 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...

 Red gurnard might not be the most famous fish at the fishmonger, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why it isn’t on every dinner plate! With its striking red skin, firm texture, and subtly sweet flavour, this underrated gem is becoming a favourite among chefs and home cooks alike.   Buy Red Gurnard From Our Trawler

 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...

  Wild Nettle Power Tonic - A Bright, Energising Start to Your Morning If you thought breakfast drinks had to be sweet, boring, or packed with fruit, think again. Today’s recipe is something truly special: a vibrant green Wild Nettle Power Tonic , made with young stinging nettles , earthy beetroot, warm spices and a refreshing citrus lift. This is the kind of drink you feel working almost instantly, a gentle heat from the cayenne, the grounding depth of cumin, the brightness of lemon, and the clean, mineral rich punch from freshly gathered nettles. It’s bold, unusual, and incredibly nourishing. In the video, I walk you through the entire process step by step, showing exactly how to prepare the young nettle leaves safely and blend everything into a smooth morning tonic. 🌿 Why Young Nettles? Young nettles are packed with natural minerals such as iron, magnesium and calcium , giving this drink a real wake up from the inside effect. They also have a mild earthy flavour that blend...

 A vibrant, nourishing way to start your day.

  Buy Fresh Cod From Our Trawler Cod is a true classic of the sea, mild, flaky, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s the star of a golden fish and chips supper or featured in elegant baked dishes, cod never fails to impress. 💛 Light in texture yet rich in nutrients, this crowd pleasing fish is a staple for home cooks and chefs alike. Let’s dive into why cod deserves a permanent spot on your table! ⚓🍽️ 🌊 Why Cod is a Kitchen Favourite ✨ Mild, Flaky, and Oh So Satisfying Cod is loved for its gentle flavour and soft, tender flakes. It’s the perfect blank canvas for bright herbs, zesty citrus, or rich buttery sauces. 🍋🧈 Unlike stronger fish, cod has a clean, subtle taste, ideal for anyone who prefers lighter seafood dishes that still feel hearty and comforting. 🔥 Versatile for Every Style of Cooking Cod shines in so many recipes: 🍳 Pan fried for crispy edges and juicy flesh 🧂 Baked with herbs, garlic, and olive oil 🍋 Poached in fragrant broth for a delicate dish ...

We don’t just eat fish when we’re out at sea for days on end. People often imagine that life on a trawler is nothing but cold winds, hard work, and plates of whatever we’ve pulled from the water. But life is never as narrow as we assume. I spend a surprising amount of time in the boat’s tiny kitchen, and when the weather allows, I cook a BBQ out on deck. Out here, meals aren’t guided by clocks or calendars. They’re guided by the sea. When the tide shifts or the fish move, we adjust with them. And so breakfast might be a full spread of meats and warm bread rolls at three in the morning on a Monday, because the sea doesn’t know what day it is, and it certainly doesn’t care. There’s something strangely liberating about that. When you’re removed from the world’s routine, you begin to see how much of life on land is ruled by habit, by expectation, by invisible pressures that push us through the day without ever asking if we’re truly living. Out here, the ocean shows you how simple life can...

  🦞 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 ...

Our TikTok Page Filleting a fish on dry land is one thing. Filleting a fish on the open sea, with the deck lifting under your feet and the North Atlantic rolling beneath you, is something else entirely. On our trawler, Children’s Hope , it’s a daily task that demands precision, confidence, and a calm hand. And in the video I recently filmed, Greg shows exactly how it should be done. This post takes you through what makes a great haddock fillet , what to look out for when you’re working at sea, and why Greg’s technique is worth paying attention to. Aboard Children’s Hope : Conditions That Shape the Skill Life on a trawler isn’t a steady kitchen counter. The boat breathes with the water. You learn to move with it, brace your knees, and keep your hands sure even when the deck tilts. That’s why good filleting at sea is more than technique. It’s balance, timing, and experience. Greg has all three, and it shows from the moment he picks up the haddock. Greg’s Approach: Fast, Clean, Controlled...

 Sweet, rich, spicy, crunchy, this crab dish is pure heaven and nothing like the usual basic recipes Buy Fresh Crabs From Our Scottish Trawler This dish takes fresh crab and pairs it with warm, nutty brown butter, fragrant garlic, gentle heat from chilli, and a crispy toasted sourbread crumb that adds insane texture. It’s luxurious, modern, and bursting with flavour. Perfect as a starter, a sharing plate, or a main with pasta. ✅ Why This Crab Dish Is Special Brown butter adds deep nutty richness Toasted sourbread crumbs = next-level crunch Fresh herbs and lemon lift everything beautifully Ready in 10 minutes Feels like a fancy restaurant dish 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2) For the Crab 200g cooked white crab meat 80g cooked brown crab meat (optional but amazing) 2 tbsp butter 1 small garlic clove, finely grated ½ red chilli, finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley Salt & black pepper For th...