fish – The Glutton Life

Psarokeftedes me Salaxi/ Ψαροκεφτέδες με Σαλάχι (Greek Skate / Ray Fish Fritters)

fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, party food, recipes, snacksMay 25, 2021May 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

These deep-fried skate fritters are deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside while the simple yoghurt, lemon and mint dip on the side…
Continue Reading
Anchovy and Fennel Seed Butter (Compound Butter)

appetizers, butter, condiments, dips & sauces, dairy, recipes, snacksMay 11, 2021May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

I love butter. I love it on hot toast, melted over veggies and steaks, mashed into fluffy potatoes and baked into buttery biscuits and cakes (including the buttercream frosting, naturally).…
Continue Reading
Salatοuri / Σαλατούρι (Greek Skate or Ray Fish Salad)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, recipes, salads, snacksJanuary 19, 2021May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

Salatouri is a Greek meze, or salad with boiled and flaked ray, or skate fillet (σαλαχι), red onions, parsley, lemon and olive oil. Some like to add fresh dill, capers,…
Continue Reading
Atherina Tiganiti / Αθερίνα Τηγανητή (Greek Fried Smelt / Whitebait)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksDecember 1, 2020July 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

Atherina, or Mediterranean sand smelt are a species of small fish that can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. In Greece, these small fish are usually battered in a light…
Continue Reading
Reggosalata / Ρεγγοσαλάτα (Greek Smoked Herring Roe Dip)

appetizers, condiments, dips & sauces, fish, fish and seafood, Lent, mezedes, other, recipesNovember 3, 2020November 2, 2020 thegluttonlife

My recipe here is not so different from the one for my taramosalata that I’ve already got on this site; the amount of roe, onion and olive oil are basically…
Continue Reading
Pasta with Sardines and Fennel / Pasta con le Sarde

fish, fish and seafood, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafoodJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020 thegluttonlife

Pasta con le sarde is a traditional Sicilian dish made with pasta – usually bucantini – olive oil, onion, sardines and anchovies. Other popular additions to add more flavor and…
Continue Reading
Pasta with Salmon, Corn and Miso Cream Sauce

fish, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipesApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 thegluttonlife

Ever since the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and the resulting quarantines, canned fish has been a staple in my pantry. So far, if I’m not mixing it with mayonnaise and eating…
Continue Reading
Tuna Salad with Apple

breakfasts, fish, fish and seafood, quick and easy, recipes, salads, sandwichesMarch 20, 2020March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

In my tuna salad, flaky canned tuna is mixed with crisp, tart apples, sweet and sour pickles, salty capers, creamy mayonnaise and a bit of spicy mustard. Perfect for some…
Continue Reading
Bakwan Jagung Ikan Teri Nasi / Frikadel Djagung met Ikan Teri Nasi (Indonesian Corn Fritters with Salted Anchovies)

fish and seafood, other, party food, recipes, sides, snacksFebruary 25, 2020July 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

Some time ago I posted my grandmother’s recipe for Indonesian corn fritters, known as frikadel djagung, or simply maiskoekjes in The Netherlands and perkedel jagung, or bakwan jagung in Indonesia.…
Continue Reading
Simple Homemade Fish Stock

fish, fish and seafood, recipes, soups, broths & stocks, stocksNovember 12, 2019April 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

While perhaps not as popular as chicken stock, or vegetable stock, fish stock, or the more concentrated version ‘fish fumet’, forms the basis of quite a few dishes, particularly seafood…
Continue Reading
Sardeles ston Fourno / Σαρδέλες στον Φούρνο (Greek Oven-Baked Sardines)

fish, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, seafoodSeptember 10, 2019March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

In my version of ‘sardines from the oven’, the few slices of tomato and onion are a great accompaniment to the fatty fish without overpowering the entire dish too much…
Continue Reading
Smoked Eel Pasta Salad

fish, fish and seafood, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, salads, seafoodJuly 9, 2019August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

For this salad, I’ve combined slightly warmed smoky eel with crunchy, slightly bitter vegetables such as Belgian endive, green onion, lettuce, radish and cress, as well as some diced apple…
Continue Reading
Fish and Seafood Soup

fish, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, seafood, soups, broths & stocksJune 4, 2019August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

My version of fish and seafood soup is largely based on those soups from the Mediterranean region that are known for using generous portions of delicate pieces of fresh fish,…
Continue Reading
Gravad Lax (Gravlax) Two Ways

appetizers, festive, fish, fish and seafood, mains, party food, recipes, seafood, snacks, special occasionsJanuary 2, 2019June 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

Gravad lax (or gravlax) is a Scandinavian dish made with fresh, raw salmon that’s been dry-cured in a blend of salt, sugar, and usually dill. The curing process gives the…
Continue Reading
Dutch Herring Salad with Beets and Potatoes / Haringsalade

fish, fish and seafood, mains, other, recipes, salads, seafoodJune 19, 2018May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

Maatjesharing, Hollandse Nieuwe, or Dutch soused herring with onions is a typical Dutch delicacy. It's common practice to simply walk up to your local fishmonger at the market, order a…
Continue Reading
Egg Salad and Smoked Salmon Sandwich

bread, breakfasts, eggs, fish, fish and seafood, sandwiches, snacksApril 2, 2018August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

I know you may have plenty of leftover Easter eggs lying around (did you try to make my onion dyed red eggs?); or perhaps you’re like me and there are…
Continue Reading
Bakaliaros Skordalia / Μπακαλιαρός Σκορδαλιά (Fried Salt Cod with Garlic Sauce)

fish, fish and seafood, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 26, 2018June 30, 2021 thegluttonlife

Ahhh dried and salted cod… A bit daunting for some, but loved by many all over the world! Named bacalhau in Portuguese, baccala in Italian, Bakkeljauw in Surinamese/Dutch, morue salée…
Continue Reading