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Memory Bites with Matt Moran
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often carries a reputation for being finicky or complex, but these easy recipes prove otherwise.
From quick-fix weeknight dinners like marinara to comforting seafood chowder and impressive yet options like a seafood boil, these dishes draw inspiration from cuisines around the world and showcase how minimal preparation can still yield maximum flavour.
This speedy one-pan wonder from chef Matt Moran, inspired by comedian , brings together freshly cooked saffron rice with flakes of smoked fish, jammy boiled eggs, and a crowning of flavour jewels — jammy eggs, fried curry leaves, sliced celery, coriander leaves and crispy shallots. Famously light yet satisfying, it’s perfect for brunch or a quick midweek dinner.
Credit: Kitti Gould
A retro classic with timeless appeal, prawn cocktail remains a party favourite for its creamy, tangy sauce, crisp lettuce and sweet prawns. Let the glassware decide your aesthetic direction.
Credit: Kitti Gould
Tender scampi with potatoes and corn in a velvety broth — it’s a simple one-pot wonder that brings a touch of English seaside charm to the table. This version comes from chef Matt Moran, inspired by actress .
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Marinate, grill and serve — these fish skewers require minimal effort and deliver a sophisticated flavour. Serve these as part of a barbecue, as a party snack, or with salad and rice for a complete meal.
Fish skewers with yoghurt and dill Credit: Adam Liaw
Transform a marinara mix and bag of Hokkien noodles into a comforting hawker stall-style stir-fry. The key is a DIY sweet soy sauce that cooks in minutes and lends a rich sweet-savoury note.
Noodles marinara Credit: Kitti Gould
This simple seafood recipe proves that just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes can deliver a restaurant-grade French dish.
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Butter, garlic and passata are reduced by half and combined with plump prawns that have been pan-fried in butter and brandy. The result is a tangy, cream pasta that is deceiveingly simple to prepare.
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For an impressive — and deceptively simple — appetiser, try mixing fresh tuna and avocado with a soy sauce dressing and serving it with fried wonton skins.
Credit: Jiwon Kim
Steamed to perfection in foil packets, this Japanese dishes ensures that salmon stays moist and flavourful. The addition of mushrooms and bok choy, and seasonings of butter, soy sauce, sake with minimal clean-up makes this ideal for a weekday meal.
Credit: Adam Liaw
Boiling a bunch of your favourite different seafood together creates its own flavourful stock — add to this some white whine, butter, saffron and herbs and you have a centrepiece feast fit for a crowd. Serve with lemons wedges, toasted sourdough and aioli.
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Cook together staple ingredients — onion, cheese, canned tuna, Dijon mustard — as the filling for puff pastry in this simple Italian aperitivo.
Tuna and chive parcels. Credit: Silvia's Italian Masterclass
Light, crunchy and utterly refreshing, these lettuce cups combine sweet crab meat with sweet apple and crunchy celeriac. A quick toss in a tangy-creamy dressing, and you have an elegant appetiser or light lunch.
Crab, celeriac and apple lettuce cups Credit: Kitti Gould
While many Thai fish cakes come with long lists of ingredients and preparation times, this recipe uses ginger, chilli jam and coriander to bring the flavour. Shallow-frying keeps the fish cakes tender, and a salad of cucumber, herb and lime add extra zing.
Simple Thai fish cakes Credit: Donna Hay: Fast, Fresh, Simple
Sheet pan — or tray baking — is a hassle-free method for a satisfying meal. For this version, cod fillets are combined with vegetables, crumbled with feta and roasted. A drizzle of olive oil and squeeze of roasted lemon are the finishing touches.
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Recreate this Aussie pub meal and restaurant favourite with a quick dusting in flour and toss in the wok. The addition of wok-fried chillies, eschalots and basil create a quick and aromatic plate.
These fish cakes use a simple technique to boost the flavour — poaching the fish in milk and bay leaf seasoned with salt and pepper. Then, a little of the poaching milk is added with the mashed potato, fish and herb mixture.
Credit: Alan Benson
For a Scandinavian-style lunch, toss fresh prawns in a dressing of mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, Tabasco sauce and dill then serve on toasted rye with a grind of pepper. Mini versions would work well for a party appetiser.
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This dish offers a beautiful balance of sweet and savoury flavours, characteristic of Vietnamese cuisine. The caramel glaze on the salmon creates a delicious contrast with the fresh bok choy, made by cooking water, sugar, soy sauce and lime in a wok in a matter of minutes.
Credit: Donal's Meals in Minutes
When you need an impressive share-plate or starter that requires minimal preparation, this simple seafood recipe is your answer — avocado, chopped hard-boiled egg, Tabasco wrapped in smoked salmon and served with minted yoghurt sauce.
Smoked salmon and avocado parcels with minted yoghurt Credit: Kitti Gould
This Mexican classic 'cooks' fresh fish in citrus juice. The tangy marinade transforms raw fish while avocado adds buttery richness — a refreshing dish perfect for Australia's climate.
This fragrant curry comes together faster than takeaway delivery. A quick fresh paste brings depth and the coconut milk gently cooks the fish for an effortless weeknight winner.
Coconut fish curry Credit: Chris Middleton
This impressive — and impressively simple — appetiser combines sweet, tender scallops with a crunchy, herby and zesty breadcrumbs, popped in the oven for just 10 minutes.
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A playful spin on fusion cooking: crunchy fish fingers meet sweet-savoury Chinese sausage in a quick stir-fry with surprising bursts of flavour and nostalgia.
Credit: Jiwon Kim
These vibrant tacos serve up crispy fish topped with tropical mango salsa. The sweet-spicy contrast creates a quick meal that brings Mexican beachside flavours to the table.
Credit: Danielle Abou Karam
Transforms the humble instant noodle with Thai basil, seafood, and fresh chilli. It's a street food-inspired dish that delivers incredible flavour with minimal preparation and cooking.
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Simmered with garlic, herbs, and juicy tomatoes, these mussels open up to release briny sweetness into the light broth. An easy crowd-pleaser served with crusty bread for sopping up every drop.
Credit: Jiwon Kim
