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LEMON FISH KEBABS
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg fish fillets cut into cubes
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
- Wooden skewers
- 1 tsp olive oil
For the marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp Leena seafood spice
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- To make the marinade, place the marinade ingredients into a large bowl and stir well.
- Place fish pieces, onion and lemon wedges in marinade and coat gently.
- Thread the fish, onions and lemon onto skewers alternating between each. Spread the remaining marinade over the skewers.
- Cover and refrigerate skewers for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add skewers and cook over medium heat until the fish is cooked through.
TANDOORI FISH
INGREDIENTS
- 4 fish fillets of your choice
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 125g plain unsweetened yoghurt
- 1 onion, cut into quarters
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ tsp Leena Tandoori masala
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- Blend the lemon zest, lemon juice, onion, and garlic in a blender until it becomes a paste. Keep aside.
- In a large bowl, mix yoghurt, Tandoori masala, salt and paprika. Add the paste and mix well.
- Coat the fish fillets in the prepared mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Cook on a pre-heated grill or barbecue fish until cooked through.
- Serve with naan and lemon wedges.
RED CURRY FISH KEBABS
INGREDIENTS
- 750g fish fillets, cut into cubes
- 1 red capsicum, cut into cubes
- 4 onion bulbs, cut into quarters
- 1 ½ tsp Leena red Thai curry powder, mixed in a few drops of water to make a paste
- 1 can of coconut cream
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt to taste
- Wooden skewers
METHOD
- Thread fish pieces, capsicum, and onion onto skewers, alternating between each.
- Mix the Thai curry paste, salt, and coconut cream. Brush skewers with this mixture, ensuring the kebabs are evenly coated. Keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Lightly spray a barbecue plate or grill with oil. Cook kebabs in batches, turning occasionally until fish is cooked through.
- Squeeze lemon juice on kebabs and garnish with coriander.
SALMON, PEA AND POTATO CAKES
INGREDIENTS
- 415g can of salmon, drained and flaked
- 500g potatoes, boiled and mashed
- ½ cup baby peas
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ½ tsp Leena seafood spice
- 1/3 cup plain flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Prepare baking tray by lining it with baking paper.
- Place flour on a plate and keep aside.
- Add all the remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture evenly into patties and coat with the flour.
- Place patties on baking try and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat some oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown.
- Serve hot with salad and lemon wedges.
CRISPY FISH WITH HERBED YOGHURT DRESSING
INGREDIENTS
- 4 fillets of fish, with skin on
- 200g unsweetened Greek yoghurt
- ½ tsp Leena Yoghurt dip
- 1/3 cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped finely
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely
- Flour
METHOD
- Score the skin of the fish by cutting a crosshatch pattern with a knife. Lightly dust skin with flour and keep aside.
- To make the dressing, blend yoghurt, yoghurt dip, fresh herbs, chilli, and garlic in a blender until it forms a smooth paste. Place in the refrigerator until required.
- Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook each fillet of fish skin side down for 5-6 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
- Turn the fish over in the pan and cook for another 2 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve fish hot with a salad. Drizzle the prepared yoghurt dressing over the fish.
CHILLI PRAWNS
INGREDIENTS
- 600g prawns, peeled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp chilli, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ tsp Leena Tuscan spice
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cube of vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add prawns, garlic and chilli and sauté over medium heat until the prawns change colour. Remove from pan and keep aside.
- Place white wine in a saucepan and bring to boil.
- Add crushed tomatoes, Tuscan spice, water, and stock to make a sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened.
- Coat cooked prawns with prepared sauce.
- Garnish the prawns with parsley and serve with crusty bread and salad.
MUSSEL AND SQUID SALAD
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg of mussels, cleaned with shells on
- 2kg of squid, cleaned and tentacles removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 ml dry white wine
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp Leena salad herb seasoning
- Zest and juice of two lemons
- 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 bulbs of spring onion, finely slices
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
METHOD
- Slice the squid into 2 cm strips.
- Place olive oil, wine, vinegar, and thyme in a large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat.
- Add the mussels and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add squid strips to the pot and cook until squid is soft and cooked through.
- Drain the squid and mussels and discard the remaining liquid. Deshell the mussels.
- Place the mussels and squid in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss until combined.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Serve on a bed of salad leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
GRILLED HERRING
INGREDIENTS
- 8 fresh Herring, whole
- 4 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup of mild Swedish mustard
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp of Leena seafood spice
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
METHOD
- Clean the Herring well and cut three slits into each side of the fish.
- Mix the dill, seafood spice, mustard, and lemon juice well.
- Spread the mixture over the Herring and into each slit. Spoon melted butter over each piece.
- Grill the Herring for 5-6 minutes each side, until cooked well.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon wedges. Garnish with sprigs of dills.
CHILLI FISH
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg fish fillet, cut into medium sized pieces
- 1 cup cornflour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp Leena Asian spice blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp of chilli choice of your choice
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce of your choice
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp water
METHOD
- Beat the eggs, Asian spice, salt, pepper, and cornflour together to make a smooth batter.
- Coat the pieces of fish in the batter.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry each piece of fish until cooked through. Keep aside.
- Prepare the sauce by heating olive in a pan. Add all the ingredients for the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes on a low heat.
- Place the prepared fish in a shallow dish and pour sauce over the fish. Garnish with chopped spring onion.
FISH KORMA
INGREDIENTS
- 500g fish fillet, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 ½ tsp Leena Korma masala
- 4 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat. Add chopped onions and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Add Korma masala and tomato puree. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Gradually add water and cook until it turns into a gravy.
- Add the pieces of fish and salt. Simmer until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sliced almonds. Serve with basmati rice.
FISH KEBABS WITH CAPSICUM
INGREDIENTS
- 750g fish fillets, cut into chunks
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 ½ tsp Kiwi herb seasoning
- 275g green olives
- 2 capsicums cut into large squares
- Skewers
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Combine the fish, lemon juice, mint, Kiwi seasoning, and honey in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Thread fish chunks, capsicum, and olives onto skewers, alternating between each.
- Preheat grill on medium heat and grill the skewers for 10 minutes, ensuring the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish kebabs with chopped mint. Serve with rice and lemon wedges.
BAKED SALMON STEAKS
INGREDIENTS
- 6 steaks of salmon
- 2 lemons thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Leena green herb seasoning
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 200° Lightly grease a large baking dish or oven tray.
- Arrange the lemon slices on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Coat the salmon steaks with the green herb seasoning, salt and pepper. Place the steaks on top of the lemon slices.
- Combine the lemon juice and melted butter together and pour over the salmon steaks.
- Sprinkle the spring onions on top and bake for 15 minutes.
- Spread the sour cream over the steaks and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with spring onions and lemon slices. Serve with boiled potatoes and vegetables.