Soft herb brine for fish
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- Other
- Easy
- Makes 1 litre of brine
- 15 minutes
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This herb brine recipe is ideal for seafood, as it is full of light fresh flavours that complement a whole host of different fish. As well as adding flavour, the brine seasons the fish and firms it up a little, meaning there's less chance it will fall apart during cooking. Take a look at our brining guide for more information.
Ingredients
- 1l water
- 100g of table salt
- 1 lemon , zested
- 1 lime , zested
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- kombu , 6x6cm square piece, or 5g of wakame
- 1 handful of soft herbs, stalks attached – a mix of dill, chervil, coriander and/or parsley works well
Method
1
Place the coriander seeds in a pan large enough to hold the water and toast over a medium-high heat until fragrant
2
Add the water, kombu and salt and bring to the boil. Stir until the salt has dissolved
3
Remove from the heat and add the citrus zest and herb stalks. Leave to cool completely before using
4
To use, submerge the fish in the brine for 15–30 minutes (depending on size), then rinse with cold water and pat dry with kitchen roll. It is now ready to cook
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