Description

A vibrant and hearty platter brimming with the freshest local seafood from Kaikoura, New Zealand — featuring grilled fish fillets, juicy mussels, prawns, scallops, a colorful garden salad, creamy seafood chowder, and crusty buttered bread.

Ingredients

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2 fillets fresh white fish (snapper or cod)
6 green-lipped mussels, cleaned
6 large prawns
6 fresh scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic butter
1 cup mixed salad greens
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Fresh parsley for garnish
2 slices multigrain bread, buttered
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped clams or mussels
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Season the fish fillets with lemon pepper and brush lightly with olive oil.
Heat a grill pan over medium heat and cook fish for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic butter and sauté mussels, prawns, and scallops for 4-5 minutes until they are just cooked and lightly golden.
For the chowder, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add clams or mussels and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange seafood and salad on a large platter. Add lemon wedges and parsley.
Serve with the hot chowder and buttered bread.

Notes

You can substitute snapper or cod with any fresh white fish available.
Chowder can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Pair with a crisp white wine for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 platter
Calories: 520
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 180mg