When my husband and I saw crayfish available at our usual fish stall, our eyes lit up. We have been looking for new varieties of seafood to cook in the kitchen. But the problem was that I do not know how to cook up the black pepper sauce. My husband wants me to use ready […]
Seafood
Recipes using fish / prawns / squid / crabs as an ingredient
Nyonya Fish Curry Kapitan 娘惹咖喱鱼
In the previous recipe, I made Nyonya Chicken Curry Kapitan. Last week, I went to Prime Supermarket and bought a whole Batang fish. They fillet the whole fish but cut the tail into pieces as it will be difficult to fillet at the end. So this time, I made some changes and used fish instead […]
Shrimp with Assorted Vegetables Tempura
A dish that we always order from the Japanese restaurants, and the most important thing part of the batter would be the ice water that fluffs up and makes the crisps so airy and light.
Fried Salmon with Crispy Ginger and Sesame Oil 香煎芝麻姜三文鱼
Learnt this simple dish from a friend of mine in the neighbourhood. And my kids love it! The crispy ginger slices are loved by the adults and the kids love the sesame oil with the crispy salmon skin. Wonderful dish to make that warms the body.
Steamed Fish with Spicy Preserved Radish 辣菜脯蒸鱼
A new dish that I have tried doing yesterday. The preserved radish brings a lot of flavour into the fish. And the sauce is not overpowering to fight with the flavour of the radish. A great and simple dish to make.
Curry Fish Head
Ingredients1 Fish head1 Onion1-2 Tomatoes1 Brinjal1-2 packets Curry fish paste (Ibrahim brand)2 cups Water2 tbsp Yogurt (or Coconut Milk) MethodFry brinjal and put aside.Steam fish head for 15-20 mins or until the fish head is about 80% cooked.Heat up some oil in a wok.Stir fry onions for about 3 mins.Add fish paste and water. Once it […]
Seafood with Homemade Sambal Belachan
Ingredients300g prawns1 squid2-3 stalks of spring onion2 tbsp sambal belachan (See recipe here)1 yellow onion (optional) MethodHeat up some oil in a wok.Put in onions and stir fry till fragrant.Put in squid and prawns and fry till half cooked.Drop in 2 tbsp of sambal belachan and stir till coated evenly.Serve.
Onion Prawns Omelette
The aroma of eggs has always been one of the most fulfilling of all, this time with onions and prawns, which further enhances the taste. With minimal seasoning, one can easily dish this in minutes. Best with plain rice or porridge.
Steamed Soy Sauce Grouper
One of my favourites! Get a fresh fish from the wet market and do it the same night, I promise you this is a heavenly dish. Light marinade sauce, easy cooking and easy to remember steps. Ever since I manage to try this particular new wet market stall that sell fresher seafood, this dish is […]
Seafood Tomato Cream Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 2)4-6 prawns (frozen or fresh)1/2 squid (cleaned and cut)1 big tomato (cut into small cubes)dried parsley leaves (fresh also ok)cream or milk (your own preference)parmesan cheeseseafood or prawn stockMarinade2 tsp light soy sauce¼ tsp dark soy sauce½ tsp sugar1 tsp shaoxing wine ( I used glutinous rice wine, which I ferment myself.)¼ tsp […]