Seafood: questions and Band 8 answers

Yes, absolutely. I am a huge fan of all sorts of shellfish, especially prawns and mussels. I really appreciate the fresh, delicate flavour, and I find it is usually much lighter than red meat, so I do not feel sluggish after having a meal.

Well, white fish like cod and haddock is definitely the staple, mainly because traditional battered fish and chips is still a huge favourite. Having said that, grilled salmon has become really trendy lately as people try to eat a bit healthier.

Probably once or twice a week. I tend to pick up some fresh fillets from the fishmonger at the weekend to pan-fry for dinner. Midweek, though, I might just toss some tinned tuna into a quick pasta dish.

Not really, to be honest. Growing up quite far inland, my parents rarely bought fresh fish because it was fairly pricey. We mainly had frozen fish fingers as a treat on Friday nights, which I used to love dipping in ketchup.

Definitely. I am always terrified of overcooking fish and making it rubbery, particularly squid or scallops. I would love to master a proper seafood risotto or a spicy fish curry, as that would really expand my everyday cooking repertoire.