COOKING WITH A CHEF


In our local fish shop this week, we picked up the latest recipe leaflet from Fishy Fishy Café’s Martin Shanahan. One of the longstanding members of the GFI ranks, Martin is known for his commitment to sourcing Irish caught fish from the small boats of Kinsale Harbour in West Cork. All these feature on his menu at the restaurant. Top quality produce is teamed with a non fussy approach to cooking the catches of the day. This latest leaflet features recipes for hake, developed for Bord Bia. Glean a little fish fish knowhow with Martin’s  tips for perfect fish. Buying, storing and cooking info is neatly conveyed in bullet point presentation. Four delicious recipes include Hake, Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Bake, Sunshine Hake, Asian Style Hake and Poached Hake with Mustard and Honey Dressing. It’s a handy little number to keep on the kitchen shelf next time fish is on the menu. The recipes are easily adaptable for other white fish too. Find it in your local fish shop and in GFI shops like Ballycotton Seafood, Caviston’s and O’Connell’s in the English Market. Fish enthusiasts have long enjoyed this tv chef’s cooking skills and approachable style. Visitors to GFI approved Fishy Fishy Cafe have devoured Martin’s works with glee.  Do the same at home with this easy step by step guide to hake, one of the most delicious fish in the sea.