Seafood recipes
From the simple to the stylish, we have a recipe to do your seafood justice.
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Sea bass & seafood Italian one-pot

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A one-pot fish stew with shellfish and all the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean - serve with plenty of bread for dipping
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Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

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Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two - the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes
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Simple seafood chowder
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A chunky, creamy soup with salmon and smoked haddock, mixed shellfish and potatoes - a hearty meal
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Spicy seafood stew with tomatoes & lime

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John Torode's Mexican-inspired one-pot casserole is packed with shellfish, white fish and plenty of chilli
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Squid, samphire & pea salad

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A seafood salad using dressed calamari rings and samphire, a green coastal plant that tastes of the ocean
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Crab, tomato & saffron tart

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A luxurious shortcrust quiche with white and brown crabmeat, saffron and double cream
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Spaghetti with seafood velouté

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Treat someone special to this elegant meal for two, with gently poached oysters and other delicious seafood
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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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Spanish seafood pasta

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Italy and Spain collide in this paella-like dish of orzo pasta with chorizo, peas and your seafood of choice
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Smart crab linguine
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Italian pasta ribbons work beautifully with sweet crabmeat, peppery rocket, lemon and garlic- a perfect solo supper
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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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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 fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat
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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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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
For The Keen Cook
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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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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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Egg fried rice with prawns & peas
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Make your own takeaway favourite with this Chinese-style rice one pot flavoured with soy and chilli
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Creamy seafood stew
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A low-fat seafood stew that tastes anything but, and all ready in 30 minutes too
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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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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, shellfish 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.
For The Keen Cook
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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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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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