Grilled Indian Spiced Trout

Now this’s seriously good eating! Grilled fresh water fish – Himalayan Trout. It’s really simple & quick and can be done in an oven or even on a griddle pan if that’s what you really want. Barbecue or grilling is healthy and when done right just incredibly yummy. Here’s a very simple recipe with some Indian spices – just enough to bring out the flavors of the Trout. 2 Fishvish Himalayan Trout – gutted and washed 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon cooking oil…

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World’s top 10 seafood restaurants

From gourmet restaurants to beach-side cafes, our list features all types of seafood joints that are renowned for their stellar fish dishes. Each of these restaurants specializes in seafood. From appetizers, finger food, stews, soups, entrees and snacks, the sheer variety of seafood available on their menus is astounding. Not to mention the many different ways they’ve found to cook it. These institutions don’t just make seafood, they are passionate about it and it shows in the dishes that they put together.  Come, let’s have a look at some of…

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Celebrating Eid: The Seafood Story

The month of rigorous fasting ends in a celebration featuring rich desserts like Sheer Khorma (vermicelli and milk pudding), and a big feast. Families and friends gather round sharing hugs and gifts. The day is spent in thanksgiving for having successfully completed Ramadan, and is called Eid al-Fitr or the Festival of Fast-Breaking. While meat dishes are more common for an Eid feast, many nations and cultures around the world celebrate with seafood. Here are six recipes that you can easily cook up at home and share with friends and…

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More than Pakoras on a Rainy Day

Maybe you’ve noticed the occasional bursts of downpour outside that’s driven away the last dredges of that wretched summer heat. The air’s cooler, and the wind crisp, especially when it brings those swaying cold showers along. Reckon it’s safe to say that the Indian monsoon season is here, and you’re officially permitted to give up those cold beverages and food you’ve been nibbling on, in a losing effort to keep the heat away. We’re in frying season, since there’s no better weather to enjoy hot, crackling bites straight out of…

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Steamed Thai Trout

For a first attempt cooking a fish I had never cooked before, this turned out so good! Flavorful and mildly sweet meat INGREDIENTS 1 (250gms) Fishvish Trout, filleted (and skinned if you prefer) – See a RedCastle Media video below on how to skin and fillet a Trout. a small knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped 1 small garlic clove, chopped 1 small red chili, seeded and finely chopped grated zest and juice of 1 lime 3 baby pok choi, each quartered length-ways 2 tbsp soy sauce  Tip: How…

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