A whole fish is included in many Christmas Eve suppers. Here, toasted hazelnuts add their special buttery taste and crunch to a savoury stuffing.
Diningding (pronounced with short "i"s as in "thing") is an Ilocano specialty from northern Philippines, where vegetables and fish play the largest role in cuisine. Use this recipe as a guideline and vary the vegetables according to availability and freshness. In Canada, black cod (sablefish), salmon or halibut are especially good for diningding, but freshwater fish, such as pickerel or whitefish, also makes a tasty dish.
I really like fish of any kind. Since white fish is plentiful in Alberta, I decided to dress it up using colorful ingredients. Our farmer markets in Edmonton give us fresh supplies of vegetables at this time of the year. Spring is here and color is happening, therefore, I thought that a salsa of different peppers would be ideal at this time of the year.
Ramekins filled with bubbling creamy sauce, flaky mild fish and fluffy mashed potatoes are the epitome of comfort. For a twist, substitute sweet potatoes for the russets, following the same cooking instructions.
Indulge in a favourite without loading up on fat. Baking at extra-high heat does the trick. Our crunchy coating adds lots of flavour to the fish. Choose fresh, individually flash-frozen or wrapped fillets.
Practically any kind of firm-fleshed fish, such as tilapia, goes well with this mildly tangy, brightly flavoured sauce.
Chili powder and tart lime juice replace salt in this sodium-reduced entrée. Cornmeal makes a crispy coating for the fish without using a lot of oil.
Serve with: Steamed rice and peas or beans cooked with chopped green onion Steaming fish is a common cooking method in Asia that has recently become more popular in Europe and North America. It is an inspired method of low-fat cooking.
This delicate and moist fish tastes superb with its seasoned dressing. After taking it off the grill, let it cool for a few minutes to ensure the skin doesn't stick to the foil.
Any fish will work beautifully, but pickerel, whitefish or lake trout are especially tasty. There are several curry pastes available, so experiment to find one you like (try Thai red curry paste for a really fiery dish). Serve this saucy curry over rice or rice noodles.
