Karofisch, Hamburg, Germany

One of the beautiful things about living by a portside city is the availability of fresh sea produce. We made sure to take full advantage of that during our visit to Hamburg, and had fish for almost every meal. 

One of the best stops during this whole trip was to Karofisch and it was a total surprise too. Karofisch is a casual, diner-type restaurant and while it does not have the most impressive looking restaurant or setting, the amount of care gone into cooking a good fish shone. 

Mixed seafood platter with 5 types of fish, scallops, calamari and prawns.

The exterior of the restaurant. 

Fresh fish on display

The mini "army" of chefs. They are a small group but each seems to know what they are doing and do it rather efficiently.

Blue and white is the theme around here but I don't think they are Greek...

A salad to start. Simple with a slightly sweet and tangy sauce.

Garlic bread

The KAROMIX. (€14.90) Serving includes salmon, pollack, ling, tilapia, shark catfish, scallops, calamaris and prawns

Served with potatoes of your choice and vegetables. We went for grilled potato on this one.

Whole trout with roast potatoes and grilled vegetables. (€9.90)

Moist and succulent!

Definitely the best restaurant during our short stay here.

Verdict: We were served in humble surroundings but the star of the show here was the well cooked fish and it definitely warrants a second visit should we travel to Hamburg again.

Opening times: Facebook page says "always open" but I figure that should mean 12 noon to 11pm

Price: 30€ for two persons.

Location: Feldstraße 32, 20357 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: +40- 88237532

Website: Karofisch Facebook page

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Recipe: Caramelised shallot & mushroom toasts (Gordon Ramsay)

I am loving Gordon Ramsay's "Fast Food" cookbook. So far the ones I have tried are really easy to make and taste really good. I made this caramelised shallot and mushroom toast from his book since I love these two ingredients. A simple, delicious brunch option.

I saved a few thick slices of the Champion Toast I baked the previous evening to make this. Shallots, garlic and thyme are sauteed together until the shallots are softened, then sugar is added to caramelise it slightly and finally mushrooms and butter are added to the pan. Then top it on your toasted bread and you have one healthy, delicious lunch!

I reckon a poached egg on top would work well too.

Caramelised shallot & mushroom toasts
Recipe by Baby Sumo, adapted from Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Serves 2


Ingredients
6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 sprigs thyme, leaves only
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 tsp caster sugar
200g white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
A splash of sherry vinegar (red wine vinegar)
A small handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 thick slices rustic white bread (I used Champion Toast)



1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots, crushed garlic and thyme, and saute for 2-3 minutes, until shallots are softened. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Add sugar and increase to high heat, stirring and cooking for 1-2 minutes, until the shallots are lightly caramelised.

3. Add the mushrooms and butter, then saute for a further 2 minutes, until cooked, then add a splash of red wine vinegar and season with more salt and pepper, as necessary. Discard the garlic, then add the parsley and mix well.

4. Toast the bread and place on two plates. Divide the shallot/mushrooms on top of the toast and serve immediately.

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