Frozen seafood is healthy, convenient and versatile. And it makes entertaining super quick and easy! All you have to do is fry or bake your frozen fish and seafood, and then combine it with other delicious ingredients for dishes that will wow your guests. Here are some of our favourite ways to use frozen seafood when catering for a get-together.
1. Place a fish fillet on your favourite carb and top with a zesty slaw or dressing.
A box of frozen fish fillets can go a long way and you can customise these for a Mexican or Mediterranean night – whatever your theme calls for! Cut the fillets into halves or thirds, place in a taco shell or on a roll or flatbread, and then top with a creamy hummus dressing or fresh slaw.
Recipes to try:
Wonton cups with Fish Friday and avo-corn salsa
Middle Eastern-style Fish Friday flatbreads
Oven Crisp tostadas with avocado crema and pickled red onions
Extra Chunky roosterkoek fish roll with crunchy green slaw
Food24 tip: If you’re avoiding carbs, lettuce leaves work just as well as a holder. Try these Batter Dipt lettuce cups with sweet chilli mayo.
Kids’ parties don’t have to be sugar-laden feasts. Many children love hake and it pairs well with other healthy foods. So the next time you’re looking for kid-friendly food for a party, bake some fish from frozen and toss it onto a platter with other easy-to-prepare finger foods. You can even make fun, artsy creations – like the cool “sailboats” down below!
Recipes to try:
Fun Hake Bake platters for kids
Crisp & Chunky cheesy sailboats
Take the pressure off hosting by making a DIY burger station. Place toasted buns, fresh toppings such as lettuce and tomato, various sauces, and cooked fish burger patties on a table, and allow your guests to make their own delicious combinations. Hint: This is also a great option for an older kid’s party!
Recipes to try:
Hawaiian Crisp & Chunky fish burgers
Fish burger with smoked paprika, guacamole and jalapeños
Elevate your high tea game without breaking a sweat! Sandwiches are a must at any high tea, but forgo the typical cucumber-and-cream cheese triangles for fish finger sarmies served with a punchy dressing. Or make a deliciously cheesy frittata – this one is also great for a brunch gathering!
Recipes to try:
Fish Finger sandwich with Asian slaw
Cheesy haddock and spinach frittata
Fish Finger grilled cheese sandwich
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