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Delicious South African Fish Recipes

Silvers, Kob, Red Roman, and Hake

Kids on our trip caught kob & red roman to cook some lovely South African fish recipes.

South Africa’s coastline offers a treasure trove of seafood delights. From the tender hake to the rich kob, the flavourful red roman, and the versatile silvers, these fish are staples in South African cuisine. Discover the best fish recipes to enjoy these fish with a local twist, and learn why catching and cooking your own fresh fish is an experience like no other.

Experience the Thrill of Catch and Cook

There’s something uniquely satisfying about catching your own fish and preparing it fresh. Whether you’re deep-sea fishing off the South African coast or fishing in local waters, the process of catching and cooking your own seafood adds a layer of enjoyment and connection to the meal. Imagine the thrill of reeling in a fresh kob, the excitement of landing a red roman, or the satisfaction of a perfectly cooked hake, all from your own catch. Here’s why you should consider making deep-sea fishing part of your culinary adventure:

  • Freshness Guaranteed: When you catch your own fish, you ensure that it’s as fresh as possible. The flavour and texture of freshly caught fish are unmatched by store-bought varieties.
  • Enhanced Flavour: Fishing and cooking your own catch allows you to experience the fish at its peak, enhancing its natural flavours and making each meal more special.
  • Sustainable Practice: By catching your own fish, you support sustainable fishing practices and gain a greater appreciation for the marine environment.

 

Pro Tip: To maximise your deep-sea fishing experience, make sure you have the right gear and knowledge about the best fishing spots. Consider booking a fishing charter to explore the waters where hake, kob, red roman, and silvers are abundant.

Spiced fish

Cape Malay Spiced Silvers Recipe

Silvers, a versatile and mild fish, takes on bold flavours with this Cape Malay-inspired spice blend.


Ingredients:

  • 2 whole scaled & gutted silvers
  • 1 tablespoon Cape Malay curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Fish: Season silvers with salt, pepper, and Cape Malay curry powder.
  2. Cook the Base: Heat olive oil, sauté onions and garlic, then add spices.
  3. Add Vegetables and Sauce: Stir in red bell pepper, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Cook the Fish: Add hake fillets, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
  5. Serve: Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or couscous.

kob on the braai coals

Braaid or Grilled Kob with Lemon and Herbs

Kob is a prized South African fish that shines when simply grilled with lemon and fresh herbs.

Ingredients:

  • 4 kob fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Fish: Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Rub over kob fillets.
  2. Braai or Grill: Place the kob on the braai grid over medium coals, cook for approximately ten minutes on the skin side and four minutes on the flesh side. Or preheat your grill to medium-high. Cook fillets for 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Serve: Enjoy with grilled vegetables or salad.

Red roman ready to prepare for the recipe

Red Roman in Tomato and Olive Sauce

Red Roman’s rich flavour pairs perfectly with a zesty tomato and olive sauce in this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Red Roman fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat oil, sauté onions and garlic, then add tomatoes, olives, and herbs.
  2. Cook the Fish: Season Red Roman fillets, cook in sauce until done.
  3. Serve: Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

Grilled hake
Delicious fresh-caught that day hake, pan fried with breadcrumbs

Pan-Fried Hake with Garlic and Lemon

Hake has a mild flavour that’s enhanced by a crispy garlic and lemon coating in this quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 4 silvers fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat fillets in flour and breadcrumbs.
  2. Pan-Fry: Heat oil, fry fillets until golden and crispy.
  3. Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley. Pair with chips and salad, or sautéed vegetables.

Your Culinary Adventure Starts with a Fishing Charter

Ready to elevate your seafood experience? Booking a deep-sea fishing charter can turn your dream of catching fresh fish into reality. With expert guides, top-notch equipment, and access to the best fishing spots, you’ll have the chance to reel in your own catch and enjoy the unparalleled satisfaction of cooking it fresh.

At Salt Life Fishing, we offer unforgettable fishing trips tailored to all levels of experience. Whether you’re an avid angler or a novice, our charters provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the thrill of fishing and savour the freshest seafood. Book your adventure today and make your next meal truly special by catching it yourself.

Explore our charter options and start your journey with Salt Life Fishing Charters.

Delicious South African Fish Recipes

Silvers, Kob, Red Roman, and Hake

Kids on our trip caught kob & red roman to cook some lovely South African fish recipes.

South Africa’s coastline offers a treasure trove of seafood delights. From the tender hake to the rich kob, the flavourful red roman, and the versatile silvers, these fish are staples in South African cuisine. Discover the best fish recipes to enjoy these fish with a local twist, and learn why catching and cooking your own fresh fish is an experience like no other.

Experience the Thrill of Catch and Cook

There’s something uniquely satisfying about catching your own fish and preparing it fresh. Whether you’re deep-sea fishing off the South African coast or fishing in local waters, the process of catching and cooking your own seafood adds a layer of enjoyment and connection to the meal. Imagine the thrill of reeling in a fresh kob, the excitement of landing a red roman, or the satisfaction of a perfectly cooked hake, all from your own catch. Here’s why you should consider making deep-sea fishing part of your culinary adventure:

  • Freshness Guaranteed: When you catch your own fish, you ensure that it’s as fresh as possible. The flavour and texture of freshly caught fish are unmatched by store-bought varieties.
  • Enhanced Flavour: Fishing and cooking your own catch allows you to experience the fish at its peak, enhancing its natural flavours and making each meal more special.
  • Sustainable Practice: By catching your own fish, you support sustainable fishing practices and gain a greater appreciation for the marine environment.

 

Pro Tip: To maximise your deep-sea fishing experience, make sure you have the right gear and knowledge about the best fishing spots. Consider booking a fishing charter to explore the waters where hake, kob, red roman, and silvers are abundant.

Spiced fish

Cape Malay Spiced Silvers Recipe

Silvers, a versatile and mild fish, takes on bold flavours with this Cape Malay-inspired spice blend.


Ingredients:

  • 2 whole scaled & gutted silvers
  • 1 tablespoon Cape Malay curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Fish: Season silvers with salt, pepper, and Cape Malay curry powder.
  2. Cook the Base: Heat olive oil, sauté onions and garlic, then add spices.
  3. Add Vegetables and Sauce: Stir in red bell pepper, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Cook the Fish: Add hake fillets, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
  5. Serve: Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or couscous.

kob on the braai coals

Braaid or Grilled Kob with Lemon and Herbs

Kob is a prized South African fish that shines when simply grilled with lemon and fresh herbs.

Ingredients:

  • 4 kob fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Fish: Combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Rub over kob fillets.
  2. Braai or Grill: Place the kob on the braai grid over medium coals, cook for approximately ten minutes on the skin side and four minutes on the flesh side. Or preheat your grill to medium-high. Cook fillets for 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Serve: Enjoy with grilled vegetables or salad.

Red roman ready to prepare for the recipe

Red Roman in Tomato and Olive Sauce

Red Roman’s rich flavour pairs perfectly with a zesty tomato and olive sauce in this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Red Roman fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat oil, sauté onions and garlic, then add tomatoes, olives, and herbs.
  2. Cook the Fish: Season Red Roman fillets, cook in sauce until done.
  3. Serve: Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

Grilled hake
Delicious fresh-caught that day hake, pan fried with breadcrumbs

Pan-Fried Hake with Garlic and Lemon

Hake has a mild flavour that’s enhanced by a crispy garlic and lemon coating in this quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 4 silvers fillets
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat fillets in flour and breadcrumbs.
  2. Pan-Fry: Heat oil, fry fillets until golden and crispy.
  3. Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley. Pair with chips and salad, or sautéed vegetables.

Your Culinary Adventure Starts with a Fishing Charter

Ready to elevate your seafood experience? Booking a deep-sea fishing charter can turn your dream of catching fresh fish into reality. With expert guides, top-notch equipment, and access to the best fishing spots, you’ll have the chance to reel in your own catch and enjoy the unparalleled satisfaction of cooking it fresh.

At Salt Life Fishing, we offer unforgettable fishing trips tailored to all levels of experience. Whether you’re an avid angler or a novice, our charters provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the thrill of fishing and savour the freshest seafood. Book your adventure today and make your next meal truly special by catching it yourself.

Explore our charter options and start your journey with Salt Life Fishing Charters.

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