Seafood dish

This fish-curing method is centuries old and salmon on rye with crème fraîche is a catering classic. Start preparation for this dish three days ahead. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Gather up the family and enjoy this fresh lobster with fennel salad - the perfect seafood dish for the festive season (or any time).

Fresh and full of flavour - oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect Summer meal.

Enjoy hot-smoked trout with fresh coconut, drizzled with a nutty peanut nam jim. Authentically Thai and so delicious - perfect for the festive season!

This beautiful roasted salmon with a herb and walnut salad is a light and refreshing option to serve for Christmas dinner.

Impress your friends and family with this BBQ whole snapper and green onion mayo at Christmas this year. Fish on the BBQ is very difficult to overcook and is guaranteed to stay moist.

Green goodness and absolutely delicious! These vege-quarian pea and prawn patties can be made a day ahead, and served with our watercress salad and lemon mustard dressing.

For the everyday vege-quarian, someone who is happy to eat fish and seafood (aka pescetarian). These King-fish ceviche tacos are fresh, citric and delicious. A light meal for lunch or dinner.

The combination of tender squid and zesty lemon cracked wheat risotto works perfectly together in this beautiful seafood dish. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying recipe with friends or family.

Deliciously moist and tender pan fried fish with a fresh lime and coriander butter. Tasty, fresh and wholesome - perfect for dinner any night of the week!

Fresh, light and full of those essential fatty oils - this salmon dish is a delicious no-fuss mid-week meal for two. It's also suitable for diabetics.

Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

This gorgeous savoury crepe 'cake' combines delicate smoked salmon, creamy mascarpone cheese and zesty herbs to create an irresistible dish perfect for entertaining guests.

Tender, succulent grilled calamari, fresh juicy watermelon, salty olives, creamy goats curd, and crispy vine leaves - a combination made in heaven. George Calombaris shares his recipe from his cookbook Greek.

This Asian-inspired dish is a wonderful way to enjoy fish.

Sick of rice? Try this fresh, green and healthy salad that substitutes rice for pulsed blended cauliflower.

Deliciously fresh barbecued squid salad, this dish is perfect for spring entertaining.

Mark Harman is executive chef of the recently opened Salt restaurant in Castor Bay, North Shore. The award-winning chef’s cuisine has received local and international recognition as he pushes the boundaries of international cuisine in competitive cooking. His many awards include the New Zealand Beef & Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Award, three Wellington Culinary Fare medals, including two golds for best overall dishes as well as gold in the National Culinary Fare. Mark has been in the industry for 18 years, working in fine dining establishments such as Sky City Dine Restaurant, Huka Lodge, Bellota and the luxury Amanyara Hotel in the Caribbean. In April 2012, Mark launched his own signature range of epicurean ready-made soups and pestos under the Seasons Gourmet brand – inspired by his desire to bring restaurant quality food to Kiwi homes.

Fish tacos are very popular Mexican fare – and for good reason. Crispy battered fish, zingy avocado salsa and heat from a top-quality chilli sauce; the texture and flavour combinations are unbeatable. Photograph by Jani Shepherd.

Fresh and succulent grilled fish and coleslaw tacos - a wholesome tasty dinner for the whole family.

This is my version of the classic dish from Normandy in northwestern France, which is always well received when I serve it at dinner parties. It’s usually made with chicken, apples and Calvados but I prefer to keep my costly Calvados for a special-occasion tipple and use brandy instead. There are many versions of this dish – some add button mushrooms or cider or cream – and, for my part, I like to add crème fraîche, which makes a slightly tart but creamy sauce that I’ll almost guarantee will have your guests wiping their plates clean.

Escape to summer with Julie Goodwin's fresh and delicious fish tacos - quick and easy, and simply divine!

Impress your guests with succulent, flavoursome grilled lobster tails, and a creamy garlic lemon butter. The perfect accompaniment for your next BBQ!

Succulent Thai fish burgers - a delicious, wholesome dinner the entire family will love!

Beautifully light and flavoursome, this fragrant saffron fish soup is packed full of goodness to set you on the right track to a healthy body and digestion. This delicious recipe is from Heal Your Gut from Lee Holmes.

Tender moist baked ocean trout with a fresh, zesty ruby grapefruit salad - a delicious and nourishing dish, perfect for dinner tonight!

Baked, tender sweet and sour fish is the perfect family dinner.

These delicious kaffir lime and curry fish parcels are a light and healthy meal, perfect for the warmer weather. And they are suitable for diabetics.

The combination of textures with the crispy sage leaves, soft polenta and delicate calamari make this dish the perfect choice for entertaining or special occasions.

Steaming hot, aromatic clams served with fresh, crusty bread makes for a comforting and chic mid week meal.

A light, easy, fresh and delicious way to eat fish! This easy weeknight meal is nutritious and stunningly delicious.

Quick, healthy, and wholesome tuna carpaccio - the perfect Asian inspired dinner for the busier nights! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

These crispy golden Thai inspired crab fritters make the perfect dinner any night of the week. Paired with a fresh cabbage salad, this fresh, wholesome, and authentic dish ticks all the boxes! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

It’s easy to slip into indulgent mode when you’re entertaining, but this simple Asian dish is luxurious, super-healthy and will have your taste buds singing.

This rustic and nourishing salad is made extra special with luscious salmon, blackened lemon wedges and tender spinach leaves.

Wonderfully fragrant and light, this zesty fennel and fish recipe is beautiful served with a green salad for a healthy and delicious meal.

Lighten up dinner tonight with this deliciously fresh crispy curried salmon - a tasty wholesome dish the whole family will love!

Looking for a delicious wholesome meal for dinner tonight? Try this whole snapper with pea and herb dressing! Loaded with fresh, fragrant ingredients and packed with bags of flavour!

These fresh, flavoursome chilli prawns with green apple salsa make the perfect dinner on the busier nights - quick, healthy and tasty. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

Light, fresh and packed full of zing, this beautiful Kingfish ceviche recipe from Scott Gooding's book, Clean Living, is beautiful enjoyed as a healthy starter to your next dinner party.

Fresh, quick, flavoursome dinners don't get much better than these delicious bacon, cider and fennel mussels! Cook up a storm with this mouth-watering recipe tonight!

Light and full of flavour - this fresh steamed fish with tahini yoghurt dish is quick and easy to prepare when you are pressed for time but still want a flavoursome dinner!

This fresh and succulent prawn and vegetable Japanese pancake is perfect for dinner when you are sort of time - quick and easy, yet packed full of fresh Asian flavours.

Fresh snapper barbecued in an authentic, rich sauce takes this fish favorite back to basics. Light, delicate but bursting with flavour, this aromatic sauce is a winner.

Indulge in this quick, yet super tasty fresh salmon and shaved cauliflower salad dish - perfect for dinner on the busier nights of the week!

Fresh, flavoursome, and so delicious - these juicy grilled prawns with zesty avocado cream and slaw will please the entire family!

This summery avocado and mango ceviche is the perfect dinner for the warmer nights! Healthy, fresh and simply delicious!

Spice up your next family dinner with this deliciously flavoursome chilli coconut prawn dish! Easy to prepare, filling, and oh-so-tasty!

Feed the family with this nourishing pea, smoked trout and herb pilaf - a delicious and exciting take on the traditional Middle Eastern dish!

Delicious, fresh, juicy Korean barbecued squid on skewers - a crowd pleasing dish which is perfect for your next BBQ or family gathering!

The distinct hot and sour flavour of tom yum paste really gives this prawn dish punch. It’s also great as a marinade for chicken and fish. We added fresh kaffir lime leaves to this recipe to emphasise the crushed leaves in the paste.

Excite your dinner guests with this crunchy, succulent and delicious five-spice squid, served with zingy lime mayonnaise. It makes the perfect share-plate for your next dinner party!

Re-invent an old favourite with this gourmet take on the classic prawn cocktail. It's served here on a platter with a creamy cocktail sauce to create a fresh, healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for your next party or BBQ.

Crunchy, succulent soft shell crab pairs brilliantly with this flavoursome green onion aioli. Enjoy it as finger food with a glass of wine, or as a starter to a big dinner party.

This flavour-packed curry is packed full of fresh seafood and spice that will delight your loved ones. This hearty Sri Lankan seafood curry is a must try on those cooler Winter evenings.

This deliciously fragrant seafood pasta dish from Gennaro Contaldo's book, The Pasta Book, is packed full of protein and flavour that'll keep you coming back for more. It's the perfect dish for a dinner party with friends and family!

These delicious fish scrolls are beautiful topped with a zesty capsicum salsa - healthy, fresh and super tasty! They make the perfect finger food for dinner parties.

The talented foraging duo from Nature's Pick demonstrate how we can make the most of fresh produce foraged from the ocean. This sublime sea urchin roe, avocado and beach flowers canape is perfect for a dinner party with loved ones.

Simple and delicious, this fish recipe favours leeks as far more than a mere staple – they’re a sweet and soft superstar in this dish.

Quick, tasty and packed full of fresh seafood, this beautiful stir-fry is perfect for a mid-week dinner with the family.

Packed full of beautifully fresh seafood, this hearty Spanish stew is the ultimate comfort food for cooler evenings with the family.

This salmon pasta is so pretty, it could pass at a dinner party! You will love this zesty green sauce that can be used in many other recipes too.

Green-lipped mussel fritters sandwiched between wholemeal bread with lemony rocket mayo.

This simple, exquisite tagliatelle recipe combines tender scallops with fresh parsley, tangy lemon and rich butter to create a perfect spring pasta

Enjoy a bowl of these fragrant mussels with a glass of wine for an indulgent weekend dinner with friends. Experience fresh, flavoursome seafood in the comfort of your own home.

Crumbed in a light, golden semolina topping, these flaky whiting fillets are cooked to tender perfection and served with a zesty tomato salsa. This dish is quick to make, perfect for after work.

We've taken a gourmet twist on the classic garlic butter prawns by adding a fragrant zesty sauce. Add a thick slice of toasted sourdough to create the ultimate seafood lunch or dinner.

Prepare your tastebuds for a flavour explosion with this glorious ginger and lemon grass baked whole snapper. Serve it up on Easter, at Christmas or for a special family lunch.

Delectable, fresh, plump and juicy Bluff oysters served simply in all their magnificent glory.

If you're a fan of fish pie, this smoked ocean trout quiche made with ricotta cheese, will have you fishing for more

Prawn fried noodles is a dish that’s not too spicy but still has plenty of zing. This style of noodle dish, where curry flavours are combined with seafood and egg noodles, is popular in Singapore.

This colourful dish is full of goodness and tastes terrific. Any leftovers keep well for a tasty lunch to take to work.

These little morsels will blow your mind with their deliciousness. Serving them with rice noodles and wrapped in lettuce turns them into a satisfying meal.

This delicious beer batter fish recipe will have your guests asking for more!

Fijian prawn food parcels using baking paper instead of traditional banana palm leaves. Try this easy dish with its lovely fresh, fragrant flavours. Because of its simplicity, you’ll need to choose good-quality, plump prawns, or instead try it with scallops, bite-sized fish pieces.

This simple dish is ideal for al fresco dining during the warm summer months. Photography by Brett Stevens/ bauersyndication.com.au

Salmon is a deliciously light fish, perfect for a simple midweek meal. The pea purée is a tasty addition.

Any pasta dish that can be on the table in 15 minutes is worth adding to your repertoire. This contemporary dish uses crab but it would work a treat with any canned fish.

Wonderfully tender white flaked fish is wrapped in warm Asian cabbage leaves and served drizzled with a flavoursome dressing.

This deliciously spicy soup is packed full of creamy coconut milk, tender flaked fish and a punchy sauce to delight any dinner guests.

Serve up this Mediterranean seafood dish for a hearty dinner. Roasted capsicum, tomato and olives are the perfect salty side to this whole snapper.

Jazz up your next barbecue with these spicy prawns and whiting fillets served alongside fresh vegetables and herb aioli.

This classic family dinner gets a once over, replacing white potato with orange sweet potato, and served with a citrus mayonnaise on the side.

Salty, crispy and golden, tender squid is fried to perfection and sprinkled with fresh coriander and chilli. This dish is often served as a tasty appetiser on Australian menus, and boasts a seafood dish even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy!

Fresh squid hoods with salt and pepper coating are a delicious accompaniment to any party. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritious and highly tasty, enjoy your perfectly cooked crispy skin salmon fillets served with braised lentils, rocket and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Perfect for a quick mid week meal, this crispy skinned fish is beautiful served up with a fresh and fragrant tomato and onion sauce and steamed potatoes.

Fresh, tasty and nutritious, mussels are simmered in a fragrant white wine sauce and tossed through fresh greens. Drizzled with a zesty lemon and chilli dressing, this salad is perfect served as a light lunch or dinner on a warm Summer's day.

Add some spice to your life with this chilli pasta, complete with olives, capers and juicy chunks of tuna.

It's hard to imagine a better combination than fresh salmon cooked to medium rare perfection and served on a bed of creamy mash potato with simmered pea mixture.

These Asian spiced fish and vegetable skewers are easy to make and beautiful served fresh off the barbecue. Accompany with a fragrant, spicy coconut sambal and steamed rice for an authentic flavour kick!

This healthy Asian seafood dinner can be on the table in no time at all. Experience the simplicity of beautifully fragrant steamed fish and rice.

Discover that eating healthily can be extremely delicious with these almond crusted salmon fillets and vegie couscous.