Wednesday morning is my favourite morning of the week, not because I get up at 3am, but because, an hour later, I find myself at Billingsgate fish market, right in the hustle and bustle of one of the oldest fish markets in Europe, writes Adam Gilbert.

I try to buy all sorts of wonderful fish that come from all over the world to this very special fish docking station, including roll-mop herrings, wild salmon, delicious brown shrimp, pollock, smoked haddock and mackerel, tiger prawns and crayfish. I really take my time going from one trader to the next, making sure to get top-quality fish at the all-important right price to make some fantastic fishy fillings.

A really great seller is our Fishcake Sciaciata. We use delightful loaves of Sciaciata id Campagna (Squashed Bread from the Country) to make a memorable fish sarnie.

Smoked haddock and salmon fishcake mix

Ingredients Quantity

Smoked haddock 100g

Cod fillet 100g

Salmon fillet 400g

Onion 120g

White Wine 50g

Parsley/tarragon/chives 30g

Potatoes 600g

Spring onion 30g

Lemon zest 1g

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