Winter

14 seafood recipes that are perfect for cold nights

Warm your bellies with our most cosy seafood recipes. From creamy chowders to crispy pies, these dishes are just what you need on a chilly evening - especially when served with a freshly baked loaf of bread.
seafood chowder with bread and butter

For more warming winter recipes, check out our collection of quick and easy winter meals. Because no one should be stuck in the kitchen when they could be snuggled up by the fire!

Best seafood chowder
Quick and Easy
July 10, 2017

Best seafood chowder

Nici Wickes’ seafood chowder recipe is easy to make and doesn’t cost the earth, so chow down on some chowder this week. Serve with plenty of crusty bread slathered with butter for a real winter winner
By Nici Wickes
Fish pie with kūmara topping
July 3, 2019

Fish pie with kūmara topping

Poached fish is mixed into a creamy white sauce and covered in a cheesy kūmara topping in this fish pie recipe, taking the family favourite to new heights. It’s so simple to pull together and will always be a crowd-pleaser!
By Emma Boyd
Easy seafood mornay
Dinner
March 10, 2019

Easy seafood mornay

Nici uses crème fraîche to save making a roux for this seafood mornay, and the result is rich and creamy, making for a great way to send the taste buds soaring at the beginning of a feast.
By Nici Wickes
Spanish fish casserole
Dinner
July 11, 2016

Spanish fish casserole

Create this flavour-packed Spanish casserole in no time at all with this tasty recipe. This is a great way to get your family eating more fish, too, as they’ll love the fragrant sauce it’s served in.
By Women's Weekly Food

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