Posted on Wednesday, 13ᵗʰ November, 2024
While Christmas menus across Australia and New Zealand are largely influenced by cuisines and heritage of the northern hemisphere, the association between seafood and the festive season here is uniquely local.
Try these modern takes on simple seafood classics and on-trend sauce to match for a truly Aussie or Kiwi Christmas on your menus.
Charred Prawn Skewers
with Lime Aioli
Tender, juicy shrimp lightly spiced with zesty finger lime, then grilled to delicious perfection.
Salmon Sides with Salsa
Verde
Baked salmon stuffed with a tangy salsa verde make for an impressive alternative to a meat roast.
Balsamic Glazed Squid
with Black Garlic Puree
Syrupy balsamic-glazed squid complemented by roasted black garlic, pureed to add complexity of flavour.
Oysters with Twin Granita Toppings
Coarse icy flakes flavoured with lime or smoke add an interesting texture and depth to any oyster dish.
On-trend seafood sauces
Tartare with Anchovies
and Jalapeños
A simple, scratch-made tartare packed full of salty heat to help any dish really stand out.
Bang Bang Sauce
This sweet, creamy, and spicy dip has all the flavours that go perfectly with chicken and seafood.
Green Goddess Béarnaise
Creamy, rich béarnaise sauce with a tangy hint that is perfect as a salad dressing or dipping sauce.
Yuzu Koshō Cream Sauce
A fresh and delicious dipping sauce with enticing yuzu juice and spicy fermented chilli paste.
Marie Rose Sauce
This salad dressing doubles up well as a dipping sauce for seafood, with a smoky gochujang twist.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is created for inspiration purposes only. It is not intended as clinical, medical or nutritional advice.
