Category: Fish

Fish Baked with Okra

Fish baked with okra is a delicious summer dish from Crete.

Saltcod Brandade from Santorini

Try something new for March 25th, the day Greeks eat saltcod. This traditional dish from Santorini is one of the most unusual regional recipes for saltcod.

Farmed Sea Bass

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Greek-Style Tuna Melt with Kasseri Cheese and Olives

Here’s a great, easy version of the classic American tuna melt, made with a local Greek canned tuna from the island of Alonissos, Kalamata olives, and taramosalata as the sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise. Serves 6 1 teaspoon commercial or homemade taramosalata or salmon roe spread 6 tablespoons extra-virgin Greek olive oil 1/3 cup chopped, […]

Salt Cod Croquettes with Ouzo and Spices

March 25th is one of the most important Greek holidays. It’s both Greek Independence Day and the Assumption, one of the two days during Lent when fish is allowed. The tradition is to eat salt cod, usually as fritters, and skordalia.

Salt Cod “Plaki” in a Pot

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Smyrna Style Cod Fritters

Cod fritters are a classic on the Greek table throughout the year but especially celebrated on Palm Sunday and March 25th. Serve them with plenty of skordalia, the Greek garlic dip, and a simple green salad.

Fish Stuffed with Sweet Onion Rice

This dish comes from the northern Greek region of Goumenessa, in Central Macedonia, a gorgeous, mountainous areas punctuated by lakes and rushing rivers. Sweet water fish abound here, among them a species of carp called grivadi, which is a little like American catfish. You can make this dish with trout or with any firm fish. […]

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Smoked Trout

Who says cheesecake has to be sweet? This luscious savory cheesecake studded with smoked salmon calls out for a glass of sparkling wine and a celebration, no matter the day or season!

Fricasse of Fish and Greens

This subtle, tangy Greek fish dish is an underappreciated classic, even in Greece. It’s traditionally made with the thin-stalked dark green celery that Greeks call “selino” but which Americans might know as Chinese celery. You cal also make this with leafy greens, such as chard. To lend a truly authentic flavor to this luscious fish […]