Summer’s here – time to just relax and enjoy the good things in life! Parties are thrown at the drop of the hat. But there is a flip side to this too, with so many gatherings and celebrations budget can at times get out of hand. You can recycle all other party ware but what about food – the focal point of any party? Well if you and your gang like to eat fish then you don’t need to worry. Smoked fish platter is not only a foodie’s delight but will cost well within your budget.
Smoked fish was invented in the bygone years when refrigeration was not yet invented; smoking was just a form of preserving food – who would have thought that a technique with such humble beginnings would end up being one of the most sought after food. Smoked fish served with cheese and bagel is actually a favorite “feel good” food for many fish lovers. Smoking fish at home is easy, but purchasing smoked fish from the market is easier. You can choose either depending upon the time you want to spend arranging your party.
In case you choose to prepare the smoked fish at home, here is a real simple way to do it. You will need aluminum foil, BBQ grill, stove top smoker, fish steaks or fillets. First cover the wire rack with aluminum foil to avoid burning your fish, and then start your smoker. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the fish and place them over pre-heated wire rack, cover the vents and smoke the fish for 15mins to 20mins or till done. You will have your very own smoked fish ready, arrange them over a tray or platter and use it as a centerpiece on your party table or just serve it as is.
However, cooking smoked fish at home and/or creating your very own smoked fish platter though an interesting project and a money saver can end up being time consuming and frustrating if you fail to smoke the fish to perfection. So why trouble yourself? When you can purchase readymade smoked fish platter so easily. There are food joints in every city that offer smoked fish platters at a reasonable price, and for just a few extra bucks will also deliver it at your place. However, if you are not in a mood looking out for these places then why not hit the ever so simple internet.
Online shopping has revolutionized the way we live, so why not make use of this technology. There are many gourmet food websites and gifting websites that offer aesthetically designed fish platters. These platters are not only uber-cheap but also give a professional gourmet touch to your entire party buffet table. Smoked fish platters usually come with boiled or fried eggs, variety of breads, vegetable sticks, and anything that you might want to add in specific. Usually the process of ordering a smoked fish platter involves 3 or 4 steps: first you might either call or place an online enquiry at the website. They would then contact you to note your preferences in terms of the theme, items to be included in the platter and tell you the time required to deliver and the payment terms. Alternately you can also choose one of the default fish platter arrangements and get it delivered at your place (usually this takes much lesser time and money).
When compared with other gourmet food platters like cheese and chocolates, smoked fish platters are not only less expensive but can be treated as a complete main course without any need of extra accompaniments. So what are you waiting for, plan a party just to enjoy a wholesome meal of smoked fish!