Love To Entertain? The Best Fish Dishes For Social Suppers
Fish dishes are crowd-pleasers. Not only are they nutritious and full of goodness, but they’re also delicious. If you love to entertain, and you’re looking for inspiration for your next dinner party, here are some of the best fish dishes for social suppers.
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Baked mackerel
Mackerel is a brilliant option for dinner parties, informal lunches and indulgent brunches. No matter the party size, you can rustle up a fishy feast to please the masses if you choose baked mackerel. A simple mackerel recipe is ideal for stress-free preparation and meals that enable you to socialize and get involved while creating a flavorful dish. Oven-baked whole mackerel gives you an array of options in terms of sauces, sides and marinades while providing plenty of nutrients, including essential fatty acids and omega oils. For the ultimate in classic cuisine, opt for lemon and fresh parsley.
If you fancy something a little jazzier, why not add a punchy sauce made from ginger, soy and honey or add spice with a chili glaze or hot sauce? Hot sauce adds an instant hit of flavor to any dish. Choose from smoky, spicy or fruity tones to suit your tastes.
The ultimate fish pie
A European delight, a fish pie is perfect for hearty suppers and wintry dinners. The classic recipes contain a variety of fish, including salmon, cod and smoked haddock, but you can pick and choose your ingredients to suit your taste. Why not add prawns or opt for pollock or haddock instead of cod, for example? To make your fish pie, you’ll need to cook your fish, whip up a white sauce to coat all the fish and add a creamy potato top. Mashed or creamed potatoes should be smooth, buttery and rich. Combine boiled potatoes with butter, salt and either milk or cream and mash until there are no lumps left. Once you’ve finished the potatoes and your fish is ready, pour the sauce-covered fish into an oven dish and cover it in potato. Grill the top as it is or add grated cheese for an extra flavor hit. You can add vegetables, such as broccoli, peas, carrots and leeks to the pie or serve as a side.
Salmon en croute
A party classic, salmon en croute is a treat for the taste buds and it’s also packed with nutrients. This dish also gives you an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills. The most basic recipes involve wrapping succulent pieces of salmon in flaky, buttery pastry with dill, cream cheese and leeks or spinach and baking in the oven, but you can adapt ingredients to incorporate different flavors and textures. Ideas include salmon en croute with ginger and raisins, teriyaki salmon pastry parcels and pesto salmon. To get the perfect result, marinade your salmon the night before and select the finest quality fillets you can afford. You can make puff pastry but it’s also widely available to buy, which will save you time. The best sides to go with salmon en croute include chunky greens, boiled potatoes or oven-baked herby new potatoes. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3, protein and B vitamins.
Fish dishes go down a treat when entertaining. If you’re planning a dinner party, or you have friends visiting, and you’re looking for delicious, nutritious ideas for your next social supper, why not give these classic fish recipes a try? You can stick to the simplest recipes or experiment with different ingredients, sauces or seasoning to add flair.
