Summer seafood aperitif: 6 original and delicious recipes
Craving a seaside aperitif that stands out this summer? We're putting our ocean products centre stage, lifted with a touch of summer freshness, for recipes that are briny, generous and full of character. Here are 6 ideas to try right away.
- Fresh White Germon Tuna Verrine with Watermelon & Feta
In a small glass, layer well-chilled watermelon cubes, flakes of Plain White Germon Tuna Fillet and a few cubes of feta. A surprising sweet-and-savoury pairing, perfect for a terrace aperitif.
Chef's tip: a few chopped fresh mint leaves for extra freshness.
- Buckwheat Maki Roll with Salmon Rillettes
Spread a thin, warm buckwheat pancake and top it with our Scottish Salmon Rillettes, then sprinkle with fresh dill. Roll tightly maki-style, then slice into rounds once cooled.
Chef's tip: chill for 10 minutes before slicing for clean, neat rounds.
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- Crispy Toast with Seaweed Tartare, Cherry Tomatoes & Burrata
On a slice of toasted bread, spread our Organic Seaweed Tartare. Add halved multicoloured cherry tomatoes and a creamy burrata heart. A generous, briny toast to enjoy in the sun.
Chef's tip: a few drops of our lobster oil add a refined, ocean-inspired finishing touch.
- Cucumber Rounds with Mackerel Rillettes
Cut the cucumber into thick rounds and top each one with a generous spoonful of our Sichuan Pepper Mackerel Rillettes. Add a mint leaf. Fresh, light and ready in minutes, no bread needed.
Chef's tip: keep chilled until serving, for maximum freshness in every bite.
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- Gratinéed Scallop Shells with Breton-Style Scallop Rillettes
Fill real small scallop shells (cleaned) with our Breton-Style Scallop Rillettes, sprinkle with a little breadcrumb and grated cheese, then grill for a few minutes until golden. Serve hot, straight from the shell with a small spoon.
Chef's tip: a splash of lemon just before serving brightens the whole dish.
- Buckwheat Toast with Espelette Pepper Sardine Rillettes
On a lightly toasted slice of buckwheat bread, generously spread our Espelette Pepper Sardine Rillettes. Add a few thin radish slices for crunch.
Chef's tip: a turn of the pepper mill just before serving.
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Seaside Aperitifs: A Seasonal Affair
Our fish rillettes, seaweed tartares and culinary oils are the true stars of this seaside aperitif; a few touches of summer freshness (herbs, citrus, crunchy vegetables) simply bring them to life, without ever overshadowing them. Three or four recipes are enough to put together a beautiful summer platter, best enjoyed in the shade of a terrace.
Looking for more ideas? Discover 8 delicious toast ideas for your aperitif or our light and healthy aperitif recipes.
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