Competition

WIN! A two-night 5* spa break for two people in Scotland, with a Michelin starred dinner on us! Plus, lots of runner-up goodies to giveaway in celebration of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (in cinemas April 20).

It will come as no surprise that we LOVE fish, we also love a good romance here at Saucy, so imagine our delight when film giant Lionsgate announced a spring movie that promised to serve up a delicious helping of love and fish on the same plate! Introducing, SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN…Well we just had to be involved!

The film follows Dr. Fred Jones (Ewan McGregor), a rather introverted scientist at the Department of Fisheries and Agriculture and his partnership with fly fishing-obsessed Yemeni Sheikh (Amr Waked) who dreams of achieving the seemingly impossible – introducing salmon into the wadis of the Yemen. Won over by the charismatic Sheikh, Fred begins to fall for the Sheikh’s representative, Harriet Chetwode-Talbot (Emily Blunt), a gentle and engaging English beauty who joins him on his journey into the Yemen – ultimately a journey of self-discovery and late blooming love. You can watch the trailer here – http://www.salmonfishingmovie.co.uk/

To celebrate the film release of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN, we have partnered with Lionsgate to run an exclusive on-pack competition for one lucky winner!

The prize: a two-night 5* luxury castle break in Scotland, that will include breakfast, dinner at the hotel’s Michelin starred restaurant (excluding drinks), plus £150 towards the winner’s choice of spa treatments for them and their loved-one to share. We’re also chucking in £150 towards travel to bonny Scotland!

Runner-up prizes – ten copies of the book Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, by Paul Torday, to giveaway plus ten pieces of official film merchandise.

Twitter exclusive spot prize – drum roll please… one pair of tickets to watch the Premiere of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN, shoulder-to-shoulder with the all-star cast. If you don’t follow @saucyfishco now is an excellent time to start, as the tickets will be given
away at random and without notice! Watch this space…

The on-pack promotion to win the main and runner-up prizes will close on Thursday 31st May 2012 at midnight, only entries received by this point will be valid and included in the draw that a winner will be picked from at random and announced on Friday 15th June 2012.

To enter, simply answer a, b or c in a blog comment to the below question, and reply to this post.

Who plays Dr. Fred Jones (played by Ewan McGregor) love interest in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?

a) Emily Sharp

b) Emily Quite-Sharp

c) Emily Blunt

 

 

 

 

 

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New Food Programmes Return to the TV Menu

If like us you just can’t get enough of great TV food programmes, and enjoy challenging yourself by trying some of the fantastic recipes showcased, learning about all the weird and wonderful foods from other countries, and finding inspiration for your own recipes, you really are in for a treat this year!

Late summer to autumn is traditionally when the nation’s favourite TV chefs return with their new TV series, and this year’s schedule is no different.  Here at Saucy Fish HQ we have lots of favourites including Come Dine with Me, Sunday Brunch and The Great British Bake Off, but it’s the brand new series from Nigella Lawson, the Hairy Bikers and Rick Stein which we just can’t wait to tune into.

Nigella Lawson, aka The Domestic Goddess, will be returning to our screens with her brand new series, Nigellissima. And as you might have guessed it has an Italian twist! The glamorous chef will be showing us how easy it is to bring the taste of Italy into our homes using ingredients available in any English supermarket – we’re thinking a beautiful Shrimp Alfredo!

She will be joined by the hilarious Hairy Bikers as they return to BBC2 as the Hairy Dieters!  In their new series, The Hairy Dieters: How To Love Food And Lose Weight, Si King and Dave Myers will be using tips and recipes from the British public, and encouraging you to join them on their quest to lead a healthier lifestyle.

And finally, one of our favourite TV chef’s Rick Stein will be cooking up a storm as he travels across India in a search for the perfect curry. We personally can’t wait for this series, especially the final programme, where he puts six of the best recipes discovered on his travels to a panel of curry aficionados in Bradford. At this rate, we’re going to struggle to tear ourselves away from our TV screens!

Head to our Facebook page to cast your vote for the TV food programme you are looking forward to the most!

Photograph: Pacific UK/BBC

Photograph: Pacific UK/BBC

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Saucy’s Salmon & Red Pesto is a hit with the media!

Hands up who has tried our brand new Salmon fillets with Red Pesto? The latest Mediterranean-inspired addition to the range has only been on Tesco’s chiller aisle for a mere few weeks, but it has already caught the eye of the media. And we can see why. Perfectly packaged in an easy-to-cook foil bake bag, the delicious flavours of sun dried tomato, basil and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese blend perfectly with the fresh salmon fillets – and hey pesto (see what we did there) after just 18 minutes in the oven – you have a beautifully prepared fish dish, minus the fuss.

If you don’t take our word for it – click on the below pics to see what fab foodie magazine Eat In and women’s lifestyle website Allaboutyou.com have to say about the delicious addition to the Saucy range. And, if you haven’t tried it out for yourself yet, be sure to pop down to your nearest Tesco to grab a pack, and serve up a delicious, fuss free fish dinner for two!

Allaboutyou.com

From June's 'Eat In' Magazine

 

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The Saucy Fish Co. TV ad makes an impact on Glasgow art pupils

Cast your minds back to January, when our fun and fabulous animated Saucy Fish Co. TV advert appeared across TV screens nationwide. Well, the quirky advert made a real impression – particularly on a group of Glasgow schoolchildren, who were so impressed by Tracey Worrall’s unique illustrations featured in the advert, that they used it as inspiration in their art studies.

Art pupils from Bellahouston Academy studied Tracey Worral’s illustration techniques – creating a series of fish-themed paintings to be featured in Healthy Recipe booklets that home economics students were compiling.

Pauline Bain – an art teacher from Bellahouston Academy commented: “ This has been such a valuable exercise for the children, as it gives them a real insight into the world of advertising and graphic design – and hopefully some will go on to study this beyond secondary school.”

We were just so impressed with the quality of the artwork, we couldn’t keep them to ourselves – so have a look at a selection below!

Zubia Asif, aged 13

 

Mason Scott, aged 14

Laiqa Umar, aged 13

Ben Eldridge, Shannon Dixon, Kyle Morrison & Courtney Beaton (all aged 13)

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The Saucy Fish Co. adds two new catches to its net!

Great news Saucy fans – as if the launch of our 1 Perfect Portion range wasn’t enough, we are now adding two new catches to our net – in the shape of seasoned tuna steaks with sweet soy sauce and chilli and salmon with red pesto foil bake bag, both due to hit the shelves on 16 April!

Saucy’s seasoned tuna steaks with sweet soy & chilli

Packaged as two flavoursome and juicy steaks with a delicious dressing that combines the sweetness of soy with the warming heat at chilli, this latest addition to the Saucy range can be simply pan fried or grilled in minutes – for a delicious meal for two. And at just £5 for two steaks, and 117 calories and 0.3 grams of fat per serving – you can indulge without the guilt!

Our very own Saucy chef recommends pairing the tuna steaks with a fresh green salad, and chunky potato wedges – and accompany with a light bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

Available from Tesco’s from 16 April, priced at £5 for two fillets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saucy’s salmon with red pesto foil bake bag

The latest addition to Saucy’s foil bake bag range brings the delicious Mediterranean flavours of mouthwatering sun dried tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. The foil bake bag design means the perfectly blended flavours seep into the premium salmon fillets for the ultimate succulent fish dish, with no mess and no smell! Hey presto (or should we say pesto!) – a delicious dinner for two which is oven baked and ready to serve. Our Saucy Chef recommends you serve this dish with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to play-up the basil flavours of the dish – perfect for enjoying outdoors in the garden on a warm spring day. Bliss!

Available from Tesco’s from 16 April, priced at £4 for two fillets

 

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New From The Saucy Fish Co.- Delicious Dishes For Saucy Single Fishes.

Swimming its way up the seafood aisle, 1 Perfect Portion, new from The Saucy Fish Co. is set to tickle the taste buds of those dining alone – offering the perfect portion of premium fish with tantalizing sauces for one.

With delicious fish and sauce variants taken from the existing range, including stunning Seabass with Beurre Blanc and Dill dressing, plus satisfying Salmon with Chilli, Lime and Ginger and one Foil Bake Bag variant of our much loved Smoked Haddock with Davidstow Cheddar & Chive sauce, it’s never been more tempting to plan a night in on your own. Simply oven bake, pan fry or grill your chosen Perfect Portion, and all that’s left for you to do is decide what to serve with your dish. Why not try a light summer salad or tasty roasted vegetables and chunky potato wedges?

Head over to your nearest Sainsbury’s convenience store and grab a pack for just £3, or even better 2 packs for just £5!

 

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Spoil your Mum this Mothering Sunday with a Sophisticated, Saucy Sea Bass Dish

Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to some quality family time and impress her with this delish fish dish, from the comforts of your own home.

Our fantastic Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc and Dill Sauce is a rich and sophisticated dish, ideal for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. This restaurant-worthy slap up meal can be made in less than 30 minutes, meaning that you can spend more time spoiling dear mum on her special day.

Why not serve with chunky homemade chips? (We highly recommend this!) This great addition can be made in just three simple steps:

1.   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Chop the potatoes into thick chunks and place in a large, shallow roasting tin.

2.   Drizzle over the oil, shake, and spread out so they cook evenly, for 25 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, cook the Sea Bass according to the on-pack instructions. For best results, pan fry!

Saucy Chef’s Tasty Tip: Serve with a dash of sea salt and a refreshing rocket and cherry tomato salad

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Celebrate the great, British Pie all this week

Looking forward to this week? We definitely are, as starting today (5 March) and ending on Sunday – it is officially British Pie Week!  All week, people across the nation will be getting involved by making and eating one of our all-time favourite dishes. Whether it’s a winter warming classic like the meat and potato, the nation’s favourite family meal; Shepard’s Pie, or our personal favourite; the delicious and healthy fish pie – there really is something for everyone to enjoy!

But if like us, you live busy lives and don’t have the time to spend hours in the kitchen, we know of a couple of ways you can save time and still enjoy a mouth-watering pie. Ready-made puff pastry from your local supermarket makes a great alternative to making a pastry from scratch. Or if you opt for a fish pie, our delicious Fresh Fish Pie Sauce is a fantastic, fuss free alternative, and takes the stress out of the preparation of a beautiful fish pie.

For a great fish pie recipe suggestion, visit here.

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Win a divine Easter dinner hamper for four

Now, we all know that a slap up fish supper is traditional fare on Good Friday, so – to celebrate Easter – Saucy has partnered up with the fab foodie folks over at BBCGoodFood.com to offer two lucky readers the chance to receive a divine dinner hamper worth £250, to enjoy with the family this Easter.

As well as an array of our delicious Saucy products, including Sea Bass with Beurre Blanc and Dill, Salmon fillets with Chilli Lime & Ginger and our classic Hollandaise Sauce, we’ve also thrown in a couple of bottles of champers, and some chocolate Easter eggs for good measure. And the deluxe wicker hamper included in the prize will come in handy as picnic season approaches!

So, to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, just head over to BBCGoodFood.com and answer the simple question.

Good luck!

The Saucy Fish Co. team

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Enjoy a Saucy, Spicy and Sweet National Chip Week

As you may already know this week is National Chip Week! In our eyes, a great excuse (if one was needed) to combine one of the nation’s favourite foods with a delicious fish dish.

But, if like us you know all too well that too many trips to the local chippy doesn’t do you any favours when trying to shed a few pounds, this alternative fish and chip recipe is a much healthier way to enjoy a much loved British classic.

This quick and easy recipe brilliantly combines the sweet and spicy flavours of the paprika covered sweet potato chips with our superb Cod Fillet and Piri Piri Sauce, to make a fantastic alternative to enjoy during National Chip Week.

Cod Fillet and Piri Piri Sauce with Sweet Potato Chips

What you need

4 large sweet potatoes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sweet paprika

½ tsp sea salt

Our very own Cod Fillet with Piri Piri Sauce

How you make it

Step one

Preheat the oven to 200°C /gas 6. Chop the potatoes into thick chunks and place in large, shallow roasting tin.  Drizzle over the oil and sprinkle the paprika and salt. Give the roasting tin a shake, and spread out so they cook evenly, for 30-35 minutes.

Step two

When the sweet potato chips have been cooking for 15 minutes, in a separate roasting tin, add the cod fillets, lining the tin with olive oil beforehand.

Step three

Oven bake the fish with the sweet potato chips for another 20 mins, and then serve.

 

Saucy Chef’s Tasty Tip: Serve with a generous portion of mushy peas

The Saucy Fish Co. Cod & Piri Piri - available at Tesco - RRP £4

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