Seafood recipes
From the simple to the stylish, we have a recipe to do your seafood justice.
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Retro avocado with prawns in Bloody Mary mayo

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This is one of those things that when done well is still brilliant, says MasterChef judge John Torode
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Smoked trout & pea pasta
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A heart healthy, speedy meal packed with omega-3s ready in just 20 minutes
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Stir-fry prawns with peppers & spinach
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This is a brilliant speedy supper for two. Pick up the ingredients on your way home
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Thai-style mussels
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Why not give mussels a Thai twist, the clean, fresh flavours work brilliantly
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Mussels in red pesto
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Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
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Rich paprika seafood bowl
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Eating healthy isn't all about salad, this stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat
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Spanish rice with prawns & chorizo
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This colourful dish uses small quantities of expensive ingredients, making it great value
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Salt & pepper squid
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Try this quick Asian way with squid, just add a squirt of lemon for an easy summer lunch
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Classic prawn cocktail

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This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion
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Prawn spring roll wraps
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These healthy bites make a great light lunch or snack with a little bowl of sweet chilli sauce
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20-minute seafood pasta
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Make a low-fat, satisfying dish in minutes - ideal for Friday nights
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Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad

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Found in every ocean, squid is the most widely available seafood in the world and one of the cheapest. This works well on the barbecue, too
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Lemony prawn & pea risotto

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Stirring can be strangely soothing, as you'll find when preparing this summery seafood risotto
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Spring radish salad with squid, fennel & lemon

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This brilliant mix of spring flavours from MasterChef judge and chef John Torode makes a special seasonal starter
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Steamed trout with ginger & garlic
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A classic combination of ginger and garlic makes this trout dish a winner - elegant enough for an informal dinner party
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Salmon & prawns with dill & lime aïoli
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For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread
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Crispy squid with capers

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A hint of garlic mayo makes everything that little bit more delicious, and this crisp calamari is no exception
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Linguine with prawns, spring greens & chilli
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Fire up your seafood linguine with some garlic and red chilli - it's low in fat and has a low Gi too!
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Smoked trout & cucumber open sandwiches

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This fresh and healthy lunchtime filler is ready in a flash
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Thai-style steamed fish
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Serve with Thai jasmine rice for a flavour-packed low-fat meal
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Creamy linguine with prawns
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This delicious recipe is ready in a flash yet special enough to serve friends too. Add fresh crab and sliced red chilli for a treat
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Keralan prawns
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Low-cal curries sound too good to be true? One of your favourites has just been given a healthy makeover
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Egg fried rice with prawns & peas
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Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice dish
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Smoked trout & potato wedges

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No need to cook your fish, potatoes and greens separately - they all go into these easy crunchy wedges
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Tuna & lemon pasta

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Whip up a delicious tuna and lemon pasta in less than 25 minutes
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Trout en papillote

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En papillote simple means cooking in parchment. This simple super-healthy dish both looks, and tastes great
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Smoked haddock & leek risotto
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There's no tedious stirring with this one - just stick it in the oven until creamy and delicious
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Tuna sweet potato jackets
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If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping - budget-friendly and low-fat too
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Warm smoked haddock, rocket & basmati rice salad

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This flavoursome fish salad is low in fat, and is quick and easy to prepare
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Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon

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A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips
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Smoked haddock with chive, pea & potato crush
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A low calorie, but totally delicious fish supper for two
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One-pan prawn pilau
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Make an exotic meal without fuss with this one-pan prawn pilau
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One-pan salmon with roast asparagus

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For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
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Zesty haddock with crushed potatoes & peas
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Being pushed for time doesn't mean you have to eat unhealthily, as this quick and low-fat fish supper proves
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Warm potato & tuna salad with pesto dressing
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Whip up a tasty potato and tuna salad in less than half an hour
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Tuna, asparagus & white bean salad
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A nourishing spring salad, ready in minutes
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Soy tuna with wasabi mash
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Enjoy this Japanese-inspired dish with someone special
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Hot mustard tuna with herby couscous
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This is a dish that you'll make time and time again, it's so easy and it's superhealthy too
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Oysters Kilpatrick
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If your friends are oyster-wary then try them on this classic cooked recipe - bet they come round quick
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Superhealthy salmon burgers
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If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers
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Red Thai salmon curry
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Make this as spicy as you like and experiment with different veg. It will soon become a last minute favourite
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Smoked salmon & chive pâté
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A fantastic dip to hand around with hunks of brown bread at your next posh party
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Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
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Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter
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Grilled salmon with lemon courgettes
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Salmon is always best when kept simple to let its flavour speak for itself. Serve with courgettes with a citrus twist
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Halibut with caper beurre blanc & crushed Jersey Royals
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Make the most of the short Jersey Royal season with this delicious, restaurant-style fish dish
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Tikka-style fish

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Perfect for the barbecue - but don't let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives - use whichever fish you prefer
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Crab-stuffed avocados

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Stuffing the cavity of a halved avocado has to be one of the easiest ways to serve it, and this crab filling can be made ahead
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Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

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Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price
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Dressed crab

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The MasterChef judge prepares a seafood classic step by step
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Lobster salad

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Push the boat out with this simple but impressive lobster recipe. It makes a great dinner party starter or smart summer lunch dish
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Bloody Mary oysters

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The spicy flavours of this classic cocktail marry well with freshly shucked oysters, says chef Matt Tebbutt
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Asian crab rice bowl
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A light and refreshing supper, with zingy Asian flavours
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Red mullet with tomatoes, olives & anchovies

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The lightness of the fish and the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes make this perfect for a long lunch eaten outside
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Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing

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Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche
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Steamed sea bass with black bean sauce

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Chinese meals don't need to be eaten out of a takeaway carton - this special fish dish makes a smart dinner for two
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Confit of salmon with new potato & crab crush & dill drizzle

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Cooking the salmon slowly in oil, or ‘confit’-ing it, is a restaurant way of keeping the fillets wonderfully soft and moist
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Halibut parcels with coconut cream, chilli & lime
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The smartest fish dish a barbecue has ever seen! All in its own Asian-inspired parcel made from banana leaves
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Crab on toast with caper & parsley mayo
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Take crab on toast to another level, with this speedy, stylish supper
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Steamed bass with pak choi

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A low fat and fragrantly flavoured fish dish, especially for two
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Sardines with chickpeas, lemon & parsley
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Sardines cooked on the barbie are a great summer treat - you can cook indoors too in a single pot
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Crab and apple salad on toast
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This restaurant-style recipe makes a flavour-packed starter or rustic light lunch
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Fish parcels with coriander, ginger & coconut
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Serve these parcels still sealed at the table - you'll get a delicious waft of spicy steam when you open them
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Asparagus & crab salad
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This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, summery flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party
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Seared red mullet with à la Grecque vegetables & basmati pilaf

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Gordon Ramsay's recipe is a real spring treat and great for practising your technique for preparing fish.
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Pan-fried sea bass with citrus-dressed broccoli

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A restaurant-quality fish supper, ready in just half an hour
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Baked sea bass with lemongrass & ginger
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A superhealthy source of iron and omega-3 fatty acids
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Crisp sea bass with minted fennel & radish salad
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Simple but elegant, this tasty dish is all about the quality of the ingredients
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Crab, avocado & lime cocktails
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For a zesty starter this summer try this glamorous alternative to a prawn cocktail
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Plaice with spinach, pine nuts & capers
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Bring out the delicate flavour of place with lemon, capers and pine nuts
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Sardines with crisp paprika crumbs

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These sardines are perfect for a light summery meal with friends
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Monkfish with tomatoes & crème fraîche

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Cook monkfish simply with herbs and serve with fried tomatoes and their creamy juices
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Moro's arroz a la marinera
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Try this awesomely good Spanish fish dish, from Sam and Sam Clarke of London's Moro restaurant
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Open sandwiches - Tomato, sardine & rocket

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Another great idea for a healthy sandwich, perfect for a quick snack or tasty lunch
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Lemon sole with miso lemon butter & spring greens
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A super fast seasonal dish, ready in just 15 minutes
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Seared pollack with pea & watercress purée
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Often overlooked, this white fish is sustainable and reasonably priced - just the thing for a midweek fish supper
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Fish pie fillets
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Easy, quick, low-fat, and tasty - what more could you want
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Feelgood fish cakes
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These budget-friendly fish cakes made with canned sardines are packed full of good stuff
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Grilled sardines with avocado
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Eating alone? Don't resort to beans on toast when you could have a nutritious, delicious supper in ten minutes
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Sardines & watercress on toast

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A low-fat lunch that's high in omega 3. You could use any oily fish if you don't have sardines
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