Most would say this is an easy goal. But any time I enter the kitchen and my meal doesn’t involve a microwave, I am filled with trepidation.

And I have heard that fish is a tricky one to get right. So that is why it was on my list.

I cooked these fish with my brother Nicholas. We choose a couple of beautiful barramundi, and bought all the ingredients for a great beer batter. The plan – beer-battered fish and chips.

The most important ingredient in any good beer batter is the beer. So we choose Coopers Original Pale Ale. Highly recommended.

And I learnt to cook fish.

Fishy Fun

Nicholas stirring

Nicholas with batter

The Fish

Doesn’t this look restaurant-quality!

The Finished Product

It probably doesn’t look like it, but I actually enjoyed it. I even made it again a week later, and impressed Nat.

Mmmmmm

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4 Responses to “Goal 44 (Learn to cook fish) – Done”

  1. Lyndall Says:

    Our first fish recipe we tried recently – fish pie (nicer than it sounds and dead easy to cook).

    700gm white fish (we use flake)
    1-2 cups milk
    4 small potatoes – mashed with some milk, cream and fresh dill.
    grated cheese

    cut fish into small chunks and simmer for 5 minutes in the milk until tender.
    Drain fish and place in casserole dish and top with potato mixture & grated cheese
    cook in 180c oven for 30 mins until cheese is melted & crispy.

    Serve with salad – yum!

  2. Heath Says:

    Sounds delicious – I will definitely give it a try.

  3. Barbara Says:

    We were in Daly Waters NT in 2004 and had fresh barramundi cooked on a BBQ in the pub. Brings back very pleasant memories. We catch a lot of flat head and have a marinade recipe which will impress your friends. You can use any type of fish.

    2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    2 teaspoons chilli sauce
    2 teaspoons sesame oil

    Cut fish into chunks and thread onto skewers and place in marinade until ready to cook. Very good for entree or party finger food.

  4. Loz Says:

    Well done on all your goals, and learning to cook fish, it looks tasty!

    Did your ma crack it at you using a whisk in that beautiful illusions bowl? I would’ve!!

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