British Fish Dishes

Most Brits would agree that there is nothing more British than fish and chips. This comforting, widely loved national dish consists of a freshly fried, hot, white fish fillet and large, sliced and fried potatoes. Cod, haddock, and flounder are the... READ MORE

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of f... READ MORE

Kipper is a traditional breakfast dish consisting of a whole herring that is halved, gutted, seasoned with salt, and cold-smoked over woodchips. The lengthy process results in an extremely flavorful, highly nutritious dish that was created in 1843... READ MORE

Even though it has been traditionally prepared all along the coast, Cullen skink is a dish originating from the fishing village of Cullen in Northeastern Scotland. This thick and creamy fish soup is typically based on smoked haddock cooked with mi... READ MORE

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of f... READ MORE

Tweed kettle, also known as salmon hash, refers to a poached salmon that is typically served doused in a flavorful fish broth and accompanied with either potatoes or mushrooms, while the fish itself is simmered with fresh herbs and spring... READ MORE

Fisherman’s Pie is a traditional and Irish dish similar to shepherd’s pie, but made with seafood instead of meat. It typically includes a mixture of white fish like cod or haddock, sometimes with salmon or shrimp, cooked in a creamy sa... READ MORE

Jellied eels is a traditional Cockney street food item, dating back to the 18th century. Originally, it was a cheap and easy way to make a good dish, with plenty of native eels readily available in the Thames River. The eels would get chopped, boi... READ MORE

Finnan haddie is a Scottish delicacy of cold smoked, flavored haddock. The fish is often roasted or grilled over high heat, but it can also be poached in milk and served for breakfast. It is believed that the dish was originally called Findon ... READ MORE

Dating back to the times of slavery, when the law allowed each slave to have six quarts of cornmeal and six salted herrings weekly, fish and fungi remained a staple food of the British Virgin Islands and is the islands' national dish. Fungi, also ... READ MORE

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of f... READ MORE

Stargazy pie is a savory Cornish pie filled with hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, bacon, mustard-flavored custard, and whole sardines that are poking their heads through the top crust, appearing to gaze at the stars, hence the name. The unusual, whimsi... READ MORE

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of f... READ MORE

Priddhas an’ herrin’ is the national dish of the Isle of Man – although probably the most famous of all Manx dishes, it’s also one of the simplest to make. It consists of herring, potatoes, and raw onions. The potatoes are ... READ MORE

Fish and chips is a traditional dish consisting of freshly fried fish fillets and sliced fried potatoes. The fish is dipped in a batter of eggs, flour, and milk, and it’s then fried in oil, lard, or beef drippings. The most common types of f... READ MORE

Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica consisting of an unusual fruit of West African origin and any sort of dried and salted fish, usually cod, mahi mahi, or mackerel. The dish is very popular either as a nourishing Jamaican breakfast... READ MORE

Crappit heids is one of the most unusual traditional Scottish dishes, made with (usually haddock or cod) fish heads that are stuffed with a combination of onions, oats, suet, and fish liver. Once stuffed, the fish heads are boiled in water or fish... READ MORE

Mackerel bap is an English fish sandwich originating from River Cottage Canteen restaurant in Axminster, where it's been created by chef Tim Maddams. The sandwich is made with mackerel fillets that are dredged in flour, dipped in beaten eggs, deep... READ MORE

Cabbie claw is a traditional fish dish originating from Scotland. The dish consists of cod that's served in white sauce. It is usually made with a combination of cod, horseradish, parsley, mashed potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and paprika, while the ... READ MORE

Tatties and herring is a traditional dish originating from Scotland. It's made with a combination of salt herring, potatoes, and salt. The fish is washed and sokaed in cold water overnight. The potaotes are boiled in salted water until just cooked... READ MORE

This simple and classic dish from Northern Ireland is prepared by rolling the famous Ardglass herrings in a dish and adding vinegar, raw onions, spice berries, salt, and pepper. The dish is baked until the tops of the fish become crispy. It is rec... READ MORE