Oven roasted bream

Eating more fish is a great way to stay in shape for summer. And if cooking fish is new territory for you, make friends with your local fish monger and I'm sure he'll help you along. I've never met one who didn't.


Buying fish whole is a great way to get the freshest fish. Make sure the eyes are clear and the gills are red (not brown) and its flesh springs back up after you (gently please) poke it.

Ask your fishmonger will de-scale and gut it for you.


Cut up some vegetables and a whole clove of garlic in half and arrange them around your fish in a roasting tray. Place lime, or lemon slices on the fish and you can even season it with sweet paprika, or any spice you fancy and have handy in the pantry. The back of the label usually lets you know if it will go well with fish.


Drizzle with olive oil and roast in a 180 degree oven for 45 mins or till cooked — I usually take a fork and test the flesh in the middle.