tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post8049728917100059084..comments2023-05-23T05:42:34.688-07:00Comments on Fresca: Bacon wrapped Monkfish on Pea Risotto with a Burnt Lemon ButterAnthony McEnteehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15164494026563632688noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-24419823004544427682011-04-22T02:47:41.907-07:002011-04-22T02:47:41.907-07:00Gidday Anthony, cousin Deane here - very long time...Gidday Anthony, cousin Deane here - very long time between drinks! Watched you on TV and all my workmates kept talking about you - I'm in Auckland too so any time you want to cook me a curry give me a call.Deane McEnteenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-15648714155506492552011-04-18T01:51:24.162-07:002011-04-18T01:51:24.162-07:00There are bacon haters? Next you'll be telling...There are bacon haters? Next you'll be telling me there are kitten haters! I love bacon. Unfortunately I can't eat it (I'm sort-of vegan, for medical reasons, not as a lifestyle choice), but occasionally I treat myself and when I do: Bloody Hell It's Good!Selinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801595126379199246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-47615071647107361462011-04-14T16:52:56.575-07:002011-04-14T16:52:56.575-07:00Hey Ruby. Sundried tomato paste would work great ...Hey Ruby. Sundried tomato paste would work great I reckon. Good idea. Will make sure I put servings up in future. With the leftover risotto you could make some aracini (deep fried risotto balls). I had sone leftover which I served with a poached egg for breakfast.Anthony McEnteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164494026563632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-74930907281206646932011-04-14T15:07:12.592-07:002011-04-14T15:07:12.592-07:00Made this last night for dinner, using blue cod (r...Made this last night for dinner, using blue cod (ranked D, concerns) to much acclaim from the family. However rather than grilling it, I baked it in the oven, and 'cause I didn't check the recipe before shopping, had to substitute (Freedom Farms) shoulder bacon for streaky. It was still delicious.<br /><br />I found a variation of bacon wrapped fish on the 'net that suggested using a paste of sundried tomatoes spread over the bacon; might have to try that next time!<br /><br />Just a minor suggestion: could you please give an indication of how many your recipes serves? We are a family of three and had loads of the risotto left over while the quantity bacon & fish was just right.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946345857463342439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-65060201935154181732011-04-10T13:56:44.887-07:002011-04-10T13:56:44.887-07:00Eeeekkkk. Ruby that is most alarming. Thanks for p...Eeeekkkk. Ruby that is most alarming. Thanks for pointing that out. I've only recently turned to frequently eaten fish so will give that list a good look. Might stick to crispy skinned snapper then!Anthony McEnteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15164494026563632688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-64773462728055020692011-04-10T13:32:39.567-07:002011-04-10T13:32:39.567-07:00Sorry Anthony, but monkfish has a ranking of E (wo...Sorry Anthony, but monkfish has a ranking of E (worst choice) according to Forest & Birds "Best Fish Guide" http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/what-we-do/publications/-best-fish-guide-/stargazer/monkfish. Of special concern is the habitat destruction caused by bottom trawling, and by-catch of non-target species.<br /><br />However I do love the idea of bacon wrapped fish, and will try this recipe using seine caught kahawai or john dory.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946345857463342439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799296769850944122.post-49785534254095736082011-04-10T01:48:37.055-07:002011-04-10T01:48:37.055-07:00Lady Gaga springs to mind? Which is never a good t...Lady Gaga springs to mind? Which is never a good thing really... Quick tip if you are lactose intolerant - sesame oil works great as a substitute for butter because of its low smoke point as well as having a distinctive flavour.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884009444163921037noreply@blogger.com