Turkish Seafood Recipes

If you are looking for the ultimate centerpiece of Black Sea cuisine, Hamsi Pilavı (Turkish Baked Anchovy Rice) is the absolute crown jewel. Combining delicate, crispy fresh Black Sea anchovies on the outside with a fragrant, spiced rice filling on the inside, this iconic dish is a celebration of authentic Turkish seafood culture. The best part? You don’t need to travel to Trabzon to taste it—you can easily make this impressive dish in your UK kitchen using fresh Black Sea An

Crispy pan-fried jack fish arranged in a traditional circular pattern on a plate Bring the authentic taste of the coastal fish house straight to your London kitchen with our Crispy Pan-Fried Jack Fish (istavrit) Recipe. In traditional seafood culture, small, fresh jack fish (istavrit) are celebrated for their rich flavor and satisfying crunch. Gently coated in yellow cornmeal and flash-fried to golden perfection, these beautiful fish are wonderfully crisp on the outside, incr

Bring the ultimate coastal showstopper straight to your London kitchen with our Crispy Calamari Fries Recipe. In seaside towns, tender squid isn’t just a quick bite; it’s a celebration of freshness and simple, honest cooking. Lightly coated in cornmeal and flash-fried to crunchy perfection, these beautiful strips are wonderfully crisp on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, and perfect for a quick seafood dinner or an impressive sharing platter. The secret to locking

Move over, heavy pub dinners! It’s time to bring the sun-drenched flavours of the Mediterranean straight to your London kitchen with the ultimate coastal showstopper: Mediterranean Baked Sea Bass Recipe. In coastal towns, a whole sea bass isn't just a meal; it’s a celebration of freshness. Lightly scored, infused with aromatic herbs, and baked to tender perfection over a bed of golden potatoes, this beautiful fish is wonderfully crisp on the outside, incredibly flaky and juic

Move over, fish and chips! It’s time to discover the ultimate crispy delicacy from the Black Sea: Pan-Fried Anchovies (Hamsi Tava). In Turkey, Hamsi is not just a fish; it’s a culinary obsession. Lightly floured and fried to golden perfection in a circular layout, these tiny, flavourful fish are crunchy on the outside, incredibly juicy on the inside, and perfect for sharing The secret to getting that authentic, non-greasy crunch lies in using fine yellow cornflour rather than