The Saucy Fish Co.

Now, many of you may automatically pair up your pancakes with sweet fillings like lemon and sugar, maple syrup or even chocolate spread but, did you know that pancakes taste equally delicious with a savoury filling? OK, OK, we know fish and pancakes are not two things that would automatically seem to be a perfect match but trust us, once you’ve tried this delicious recipe below, your old favourite of lemon and sugar will be out of the window. Bon Appetit!

Smoked Salmon, crème fraiche and cucumber pancakes

What you need

2 eggs

120g plain flour

25g melted butter

Herbs (chopped parsley, chives & dill)

225g smoked salmon

½ cucumber

300 ml crème fraiche

How you make it

Step one

To make the pancake batter, whisk the eggs then gradually add the flour, milk and melted butter. Add the herbs then season with salt and pepper.

Step two

Heat some butter in a frying pan, pour in the batter so it covers the full base of the pan. Cook for 30 seconds or so until set, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side until golden.

Step three

Dice the cucumber and stir into smoked salmon and crème fraiche. Place a generous spoonful of the filling on one half of each crepe, then fold and serve.

Saucy Chef’s Tasty tip: If smoked salmon isn’t your thing, opt for juicy king prawns instead!

We all know how great fish is – it’s delicious, it’s full of protein, it’s packed with good fats and it’s filled with vitamins, but when it comes to preparing, cooking and serving it, things can become a little complicated.  Fortunately for you, that’s why we’re here – to replace the fuss, mess and confusion with confidence, ease and inspiration.  In this handy video taken straight from our fabulous Fish Dock, The Saucy Fish Co. teams up with the BBC’s Young Fishmonger of the Year, Andrew Leicester, to show you how to select the finest fresh fish, whether it’s from your local supermarket or friendly neighbourhood fishmonger!

The Feb half term holidays might be a chance for the kids to enjoy a break from school, play out with their friends and stay up late, but it’s rarely as relaxing for mums and dads.  Planning a week full of activities for the kids, and more often than not, their friends too, can be stressful enough – and then there’s finding the time to fit it all in, alongside all the other jobs that still need doing!

We know all too well that in between expensive trips to the cinema, the swimming pool, the park, bowling and football practice, the last thing you need to be doing is worrying about what you’re going to make for tea.

Fortunately for you, The Saucy Fish Co. is here to give you a helping hand this half term. Our delicious saucy centre fishcakes are the perfect meal for busy kids, both big and small.

Not only are they delicious and healthy, with a higher proportion of fish than your average fishcake – they can be made in just minutes too!  So, in preparation for these hectic half term holidays which are just around the corner, why not head to your local supermarket to stock up on our Saucy-centre Salmon and Hollandaise and Smoked Haddock and Davidstow Cheddar Fishcakes? And, even better – at Tesco, you can pick up two packs (2 fishcakes in each) for just £5!

Saucy Chef’s Tasty Tip: Get your kids to eat some greens with a spinach, rocket and watercress salad with an olive oil dressing

The Saucy Fish Co. Smoked Haddock & Davidstow Cheddar Fishcakes

If, like many others, your New Year’s resolution is to kick start 2012 by eating healthier foods, The Saucy Fish Co. has some good news for you.

Cod and Piri Piri is the latest, low-cal addition to our fish and sauce range, that proves maximum health does not need to mean minimum taste. Naturally low in fat, cod is a super lean fish that’s meaty in texture and won’t leave you feeling hungry moments after finishing your meal. What’s more, spices are well known to stimulate digestion and even speed up metabolism, making the Piri Piri Sauce the perfect match to aid January’s healthy intentions!

Need another good reason why you should choose the Cod Fillet with fiery Piri Piri Sauce for tonights tea?  It is the perfect dish for those cold winter evenings.

Cod Piri Piri with Spiced Couscous recipe
(Serves 2)

What’s needed:

1 pack of The Saucy Fish Co. Cod and Piri Piri

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 red onion finely chopped

½ of a red pepper, roughly chopped

½ of a yellow pepper, roughly chopped

1 clove of garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon of curry powder

1 lemon, juice & zest

200g of couscous

300ml vegetable stock, boiling

2 tablespoons of coriander, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper to season

Method:

Cook the cod following the guidelines on the pack.

Heat the olive oil in a pan on a medium heat, and add the red onion, red and yellow peppers, garlic and curry powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Add the lemon juice and zest then stir in the couscous, mix well.

Add the boiling stock. And remove pan from the heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed.

For a light texture, break up the grains of couscous using a fork. Add chopped coriander and season with salt and cracked black pepper.

To serve simply make a bed of couscous, carefully place a cod fillet on top and drizzle over the piri piri sauce.

Approximately 450 cal per serving.

The Saucy Fish Co Cod with Piri Piri

Why not liven up your Christmas menu this year by opting for an exciting alternative to turkey? Saucy’s limited edition Orange Hollandaise Sauce is a scrumptious accompaniment to an array of seafood – allowing you to create a festive fish course, with that extra added sparkle. And with this special edition to the Saucy range only available for the month of December, priced at just £1.39 – head down to your nearest Tesco store to grab a pack before it’s too late!

Whether it’s a no-fuss Christmas starter, main course or even festive canapé to tie in with the party season, with a fresh and wholesome feel – this refreshing twist on traditional hollandaise sauce is the ideal way to add the wow factor to a festive dish, while reducing pressure in the kitchen at this busy time of year. Here’s a bit of recipe inspiration for festive fishy dishes you can create with Saucy’s special edition Orange Hollandaise:

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta with Orange Hollandaise

Simply place the smoked salmon on a slice of toasted ciabatta, top with a generous helping of Orange Hollandaise Sauce and garnish with chives for a special starter that’s as quick and easy to make, as it is delicious.

Saucy Chef’s tasty tip: To add that little extra something, add capers to the finished dish.

Baked Salmon Fillets with Orange Hollandaise

Just bake fresh salmon fillets for ten to fifteen minutes, serve with Christmas vegetables, roast potatoes and a dollop of Saucy Fish’s fresh Orange Hollandaise Sauce, for a festive feast which has the wow factor.

Saucy Chef’s tasty tip: For a variation on this delicious Christmas main, the salmon can be replaced with a fresh cod fillet.

Mini Eggs Benedict Royale
Simply toast English Muffins, top with smoked salmon, poached quail’s egg and fresh Orange Hollandaise sauce.

Saucy Chef’s tasty tip: place one toasted muffin side on each plate, buttered side up. Top with two poached quails’ eggs and cover half of each with some Hollandaise, then serve a little extra on the side in a small spoon. Garnish with chives.

Orange Hollandaise Sauce