How to cook coral trout

Fresh Australian coral trout on ice before cooking pan-seared coral trout with bok choy, ginger and pomegranate

If there is one fish that deserves to be treated with simplicity and respect, it’s coral trout. Revered for its delicate, sweet flesh and the ability to develop irresistibly crisp, golden skin, this premium Australian reef fish needs very little to shine. The secret lies in quality ingredients, careful cooking and knowing when to let […]

Beach-grilled whole snapper with lemon, garlic

Chef Sam Gowing prepares whole fish in Byron Bay

Here’s a simple coastal-style whole fish recipe designed for long lunches, open air and shared tables. Fresh snapper is lightly dressed with olive oil, salt and lemon, then grilled whole and served with a generous bowl of herbs to scatter over at the table. There’s something about cooking beside the ocean that slows everything down. […]

Salad of smoked trout with quinoa

Chef Sam Gowing cooking smoked trout salad with Frankie J Holden on Channel 7's What's Up Downunder television program.

This smoked trout quinoa salad has been one of my favourite recipes for over 15 years. It was originally created for a national What’s Up Downunder television segment with Frankie J Holden, which you can watch below. We filmed at beautiful Hastings Point, just 25 minutes north of Byron Bay, on a spectacularly windy morning. […]

Smoked ocean trout salad with Pocket Herbs

Healthy trout salad recipes don’t get much fresher than this. This vibrant healthy trout salad combines sustainably sourced trout with Pocket Herbs microgreens, seasonal vegetables and a bright citrus dressing to create a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fresh herbs, it’s inspired by my food-as-medicine […]

How to make gluten free orange and walnut muffins

Naturally sweetened muffins with almond meal and citrus Bursting with bright citrus flavour and crunchy walnuts, these Gluten-Free Orange & Walnut Muffins are a nourishing alternative to traditional bakery-style muffins. Made with almond meal, yoghurt and naturally sweet dried fruit, they’re wonderfully moist, protein-rich and perfect for breakfast, morning tea or a wholesome snack. The […]

How to make a peppermint paleo slice

At the time of writing this post early 2014, I was becoming more and more intrigued by the Paleo way of life so I experimented with grain-free snacks and came up with this treat. It needs refrigerating in the warmer weather, which we’re loving here in Byron this summer. Substitute the nuts, dried fruit and […]

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