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6 sensational seafood recipes

By Khanya Mzongwana, 30 October 2024

Flame-cooked sustainably sourced fish is taking centre-stage on Khanya Mzongwana’s braai menu this spring. Try her avo Ritz hake burger and snoek with not one, but two, new marinades.

1. Fish schnitzel

Quick-cooking angelfish is a low-cost fish with a delicious mild flavour. I’ve used Woolies’ angelfish with that delicious garlic-and-herb marinade for extra flavour.

Fish schnitzel recipe

2. RED-AND-GREEN SNOEK

I used snoek for my localised take on Mexican chef and cookbook author Gabriela Camara’s red-and-green snapper recipe.

Red-and-green snoek recipe here

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3. Avo ritz fish burger

There’s a reason the Ritz is a classic – it’s always delicious and requires almost no cooking. A bit of multitasking is necessary to ensure that the burgers and chips are ready at the same time.

Avo ritz fish burger recipe here

4. Fish kofta hot dogs

The firmness of this fish means it holds its own on the braai and takes on a satisfyingly meaty role in your dish.

Fish kofta hot dogs recipe here

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5. Baharat-spiced hake

Baharat, or Middle Eastern/Lebanese 7-spice mix, delivers a deep, smoky sweet flavour, which adds depth to hake or anything you’re braaiing. I’ve taken some liberties with my version but all the important spices are there.

Baharat-spiced hake recipe here

6. Yellowtail kedgeree

Kedgeree, a Scottish dish derived from the ancient traditional Indian rice dish khichdi, is one I don’t make often enough. Instead of smoked haddock, I’ve opted for extra-smoky braaied yellowtail and smoked mussels, which makes the dish really special.

Yellowtail kedgeree recipe here