Prepare Your Favorite Fish Specialties

Do you include fish and seafood on your menu at least once a week? Not only are they an excellent source of vitamins, proteins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids, but they are also one of the main symbols of Mediterranean cuisine. They can be prepared in many ways that guarantee excellent taste. To enhance your enjoyment, we will share preparation ideas and tips on wine pairing and reveal where you can always find fresh fish and your favorite wine labels.

Sea Bass with Vegetables

Also known as the sea wolf, sea bass is one of the most popular and widespread marine fish. It belongs to white fish and can be prepared in various ways, including baking, grilling, and steaming. If you want to prepare it simply in the oven, besides cleaning the sea bass and coating it with a marinade of olive oil and garlic, you will need cauliflower and broccoli. Place the fish and vegetables in a baking dish, season to your liking, and bake at 200°C for about 25-30 minutes. Serve with chilled Cotes de Bordeaux, Château Mont-Pérat 2017 wine.

Grilled Dorado

Dorado is a marine beauty that is a welcome guest at the table – both in our and worldwide kitchens. Its meat is juicy and mildly sweet. It is most often prepared roasted or grilled but is also excellent in soups and stews. Coat the dorado with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill for 10-15 minutes on each side. Add your favorite vegetables, serve with Graves, Clos Floridène 2018 white wine, and enjoy.

Trout with Almonds

Trout is a river fish that can be enjoyed in many ways and is also great for smoking. One simple way to prepare it is to melt butter in a pan, add garlic and almonds, and sauté briefly. Fill the trout with this mixture, coat with butter, and drizzle with lemon juice, then bake in the oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes. Serve with chilled white wine Pessac-Léognan, Château Carbonnieux 2019.

Pike Perch with Spinach and Garlic Sauce

From rich rivers comes another fish you are sure to enjoy. Pike perch fillets are perfect when you want to make a healthy meal for yourself and your loved ones. Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic briefly add a bit of cooking cream and blanched spinach. Stir for a few minutes and pour over the fried pike perch fillets. Serve with Cabernet Sauvignon, such as Pessac-Léognan, Château Carbonnieux 2018.

Grilled Octopus

For every seafood lover, octopus is a true delicacy! Cook it for about ten minutes, coat it with a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic, cut it up, and place it on a preheated grill. While grilling, occasionally coat the octopus with the marinade to keep it juicy and serve it with Sauvignon Blanc wine, Cotes de Bordeaux, Château Mont-Pérat 2018.

Shrimp Salad

Finally, we bring you a true summer treat on a plate. All you need for this colorful and delicious meal is to clean and cook the shrimp, then add them to a mixture of red onion, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. Season to taste and enhance your enjoyment with a glass of well-chilled white wine Margaux, Château Cantenac Brown 2018.

Whenever you want to prepare fish or seafood, choose it fresh and perfect for your culinary endeavors. Therefore, we invite you to visit our fish market for inspiration and excellent taste.