“As a chef, cooking with fish offers me the flexibility and inspiration to use alternatives. For example, I very often replace cod with haddock or coley, and I will also continue to champion sustainability and neglected species of fish like skate, pollock, herring and gurnard.”
Fish has played a very important role in my life, not least because I was born in Grimsby and visiting the docks for fresh fish was part of my childhood. Ever since I can remember, fish has been on the menu, not just in my professional capacity as a chef, but also at home, where we eat fish at least three times a week. It’s a healthy option for my family, and I love cooking with it. The key things to remember are not to cook fish on a high heat for too long; handle it carefully as it can be fragile; and it can be rested in a warm place for a few minutes after cooking. Treat it with respect and you’ll be rewarded with the most delicious flavours.