Fennel And Lemon Fish Marinade

Ingredients

Our fish marinade recipe contains some classic bold flavours that pair beautifully with white fish.

• Hapuka Fillets - per person portion approximately 180g. We highly recommend with fish that you find out what's sustainable and seasonally available in your region. Any firm flesh fish will work well with this recipe and cooking method. Get to know your local supplier or fish monger and they will be able to guide your selection.
• Fennel seeds - Aromatic seeds that bring a bold, fresh flavour to fish, they are also nutritious and may have a number of health benefits.
• Garlic
• Flaky salt - a good quality sea salt like Maldon work well.
• Ground black pepper.
• Chilli flakes - you can adjust the amount to your preference.
• Lemons - zest of two lemons and juice from one, to bring a fresh citrus flavour.
• Olive oil
• A bunch of fresh chapped parsley.

How to make a fish marinade.

Full of flavour with fennel seeds, garlic, chilli, lemon and parsley this marinade is absolutely delicious and perfect with fish.

We like to use a pestle and mortar, but you can also use a mini hand blender to create this marinade. Start by grinding and breaking up the fennel seeds a little. Then add the garlic and salt and grind into a paste.

Once you have a paste like consistency, add the pepper, chilli flakes, zest and lemon juice and olive, mix well.

The marinade can be prepped ahead and stored in an air tight container in the fridge, until required.

Once ready simply rub the marinade all over the fish and allow to marinade in the fridge.

Depending on how much time you have allow to marinade for at least 10 minutes and for up to 1 hour.

We wouldn't recommend any longer, as the acid in the lemon will start to cook the fish. But if you are short on time 10 minutes will still add a great flavour filled punch to your fish.

Once marinated this recipe is perfect for either BBQing or grilling.

Serving suggestions

Perfect for any season, this fish dish will work well served with salads for a summer bbq or along side roasted vegetables in winter. A great dish to serve at a shared table and would be delicious along side clam tostadas, grilled Moroccan lamb, Asian pork or a Thai beef salad.

Delicious served with our roasted heirloom carrot salad.

This recipe is delicious and nutritious. And its super quick to make, a great week day dinner to serve along side your favourite salads or side dishes. Enjoy!

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