If you have not heard of Gurnard then here is a little blurb about the ugly fish.Gurnard has risen in popularity recently as an alternative source than overfished species like cod and haddock. A couple of years ago this fish cost 25p a kg. At last look the fish was reaching nearly Seven GBP.
Whats most important though is that the fish has a fantastic flavour and texture. Rick Stein has given the Gurnard its due with a feature on one of his TV shows. He battered it as his alternative fish of choice and since then, chefs have tried it and been blown away by its full flavour.
I certainly have and didnt pass up the opportunity to place it on one of my weekend du jour menus. Above i have made a vegetable crust and placed it on top of the fish bonding it with a little Dijon mustard. Baking it through the oven. The garnish is Fregola which is a Sardinian pasta shaped like little pellets which is cooked like a risotto, pumpkin juice and beetroot juice.
Love this quote!
"If the seabed had mirrors, the gurnard would surely swim by without a glance".
The independant Oct 08
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