As incredible as the human body is, unfortunately, it is unable to produce the Omega-3 fatty acids that it needs on its own. Omega-3’s are extremely important to human nutrition so instead, we must regularly eat foods that are high in these oils like nuts and particularly oil-rich fish such as salmon to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. …
Extraordinary Care, Extraordinary Welfare
Fish welfare at Loch Duart has never been better than it is now for our salmon stocks. However, like any form of farming, rearing fish, particularly at sea, can bring challenges from one day to the next and there is no room for complacency at all. At Loch Duart we are proud of our reputation for producing high quality farmed …
Salmon Ceviche Recipe – Chef Patrick Evans
Loch Duart Salmon Ceviche Recipe – Serves 2 Ingredients 2x 140g Salmon Fillet Portions 1x Avocado ½ Red Onion 2x Limes Coriander Salt and Pepper Method Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and leave in the fridge for 20 mins Wash the salt off the fillets, pat dry and then dice into 1cm cubes and put into …
From Metz to Scourie – Classic Car Enthusiasts Visit Loch Duart
On Saturday 16th June, Loch Duart’s mainland base of operations in Scourie, Sutherland was visited by 12 Europeans. They were a mixture of French and German backgrounds and were all keen classic car enthusiasts that were partaking in the North Coast 500. They had all driven from their hometown of Metz in France which is located next to the German border. …
Kerry MacPhee’s Norway Race
One of my goals for this year has been to work hard on my world ranking and continue my upward trajectory in the sport. I chose a stage race in Oslo as my last chunk of stage racing, coming into the XC season. It was an ideal race contrary to the previous stage races, this one was made up of …
Salmon Nicoise Salad – Chef Patrick Evans
Salmon Nicoise Salad – Serves 2 Ingredients Salad 140g salmon fillet Splash of whisky 1x tsp heather honey 3x quail eggs 4x asparagus spears 50g samphire 3x cherry tomatoes 4x new potatoes 4x black olives 1x handful of pea shoots Salt & pepper Dressing 1x tsp Dijon mustard 2x tbsp rapeseed oil ½ lemon, juiced Method …
Kerry and Kirsty gear up for Royal wedding
Hebridean mountain bikers and sisters Kerry and Kirsty MacPhee are set to represent their beloved islands at this weekend’s royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Kerry, who is Brand Ambassador for Loch Duart and her sister Kirsty will be enjoying an event, watched by billions around the world. They are part of the select group of invitees who …
Luke Holder’s Loch Duart salmon tartare recipe
Salmon Tartare Cure the prepared salmon fillet under equal parts salt and sugar for 18hrs Once cured wash off and dice into small 1/2cm cubes Make the dill oil 100ml of vegetable oil 100ml of olive oil 3 bunches of dill Method for dill oil Add the chopped dill and oil into a thermo blender Set to …
Teriyaki salmon skewers recipe by Chef Patrick Evans
Teriyaki Salmon Skewers– Serves 2 2x 140g Salmon fillet portion ½x small chilli 1x inch square fresh root ginger 3x garlic cloves 4x tbsp soy sauce 2x tbsp Scottish heather honey Salt & pepper Rapeseed oil Kebab sticks / skewers White toasted sesame seeds Spring onions Method Slice each of the salmon fillets into five long strips …
Kerry MacPhee battles snow & sabotage in Portugal
After a successful early season trip to Valencia to compete in a 4 day stage race (and get a good block of training in), as soon as I eyed another early season race in Portugal, I got myself signed up. The primary goal of early season is to get a solid and consistent base of good miles in the legs …