We finally had some good weather (not windy that is!) the other day, so I took the opportunity to put the boat in the water. My plan was to try and catch a shark but the engine was playing up so I stayed inshore – probably a good thing considering I was by myself.

Anyway the fishing I did have was excellent. Flathead, whiting, salmon and calamari were coming in thick and fast – so fast I was home by lunchtime.  Because I had a few different species I decided to do a bit of a platter/mixed grill for tea.

Tartare Pesto

Ingredients:

4 Tbs Pine Nuts
1/2 Clove of Garlic
About 1 cup Parsley
3 Tbs Dill
3 Tbs Tarragon
2 Tbs Capers
4 Cornichons
1/4 Preserved of a Lemon (Peel)
1 Anchovy (Optional)
1 Tbs Dijion Mustard
2 Tbs Spring Onions
1/4 Cup White Vinagar
2/3 Cup Olive Oil (Approx.)
Salt to taste

Method:

Throw everything in the food processor minus the oil and while blitzing, slowly add the oil. You want this quit runny because you kind of use it as a sauce. So add more vinegar and oil if required. Also if the tarragon is a bit over powering add more parsley.

For the Fish:

Flathead: Flour, egg and bread crumbed. Also picked some in white vinegar, dill salt and pepper and a pinch of sugar.
Whiting: Just cooked whole under a really hot grill.
Calamari: Dusted in rice flour and salt and white pepper. Also did some butter and garlic.