Cod Croquettes and Chive Dip

Summer is here and Ramadan is just around the corner, this is why I have decided to prepare something easy and simple for lunch with the delicious fish; Cod. The origin of this recipe is from Portugal. The Portuguese are fond of this fish, and the recipe has spread across the Mediterranean. I made an Algerian version, both…

Sardine Croquettes

I’ve decided no Sweet’s for Fiesta Friday but instead, a simple recipe with fresh sardines! A Sardines are beautiful little fish, inexpensive and delicious grilled, marinated or like today as spicy croquettes. Thank you Angie from The Novice Gardener  and thanks to Caroline @Caroline’s Cooking and Elaine @foodbod for co-hosting this week Fiesta Friday ! Serves: 12 pieces Ingredients:…

Stuffed Calamari

We love calamari at home when we went to buy fish I couldn’t resist to buy them. Serves 4 Ingredients: (For the Calamari) 4  medium fresh calamari tubes (cleaned, keep the tentacles for the stuffing) 1 brown onion 1 bunch of coriander Chopped tentacles A pinch of salt A pinch of black pepper 150g of…

Mackerel Escabeche

Escabeche is a Spanish dish that is also very popular throughout the Mediterranean region. This is a marinade made with olive oil and vinegar with fish like sardines, mackerels, and bonitos. Always eaten the following morning. I bought fresh mackerels for this recipe Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 fresh Mackerels 2 white onions 6 cloves of garlic…

Grilled Hamour with Potatoes and Aioli

Hamour is a fish of sea bass family (called Hamour in Dubai or Merou in French). This type of fish is famous in the Gulf region. Aioli is a garlic sauce from South of France (Provence), is similar to mayonnaise but this one is made with olive oil, egg yolk, garlic and lemon juice. The…

Spicy Shrimp and Penne.

Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g of Penne pasta 1kg of Tiger shrimps 4 tablespoons of olive oil 4 cloves of garlic Pinch of pepper Pinch of salt 1 bunch of parsley 1 teaspoon of harissa (spicy paste from North Africa) Procedure: Wash your shrimps, remove the head, the shell and the black vein with your fingers…

Mussels and Fries.

Having Mediterranean roots, I consider fish as important as meat in my cuisine (grilled, tajine, soup and even as an accompaniment for couscous). A simple recipe for mussels. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1kg of fresh mussels (before buying, check your mussels if are not damaged, broken or open, the mussels should be tightly closed) 1 red…

Grilled Salmon Brochettes with Cherry Tomatoes

Easy and fun seafood recipe, with a lot of taste and flavor! Serves 4 Ingredients: 500g of fresh Atlantic salmon (fillets) 24 cherry tomatoes olive oil Herbes de Provence Salt Black pepper 1/2 lemon juice 8 skewers (bamboo) Procedure: Cut the salmon into small squares (I keep the skin) In a bowl add the salmon…