Coromandel Seafood Fest serves up the best of the Coromandel

Back for a second year, the Coromandel Seafood Fest promises to showcase the best of local seafood which includes mussels, oysters and fresh fish.

The fun takes place at the Coromandel Area School from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 6 May. Entry is a gold coin donation.

This year's highlights will include the 25 piece Royal New Zealand Navy Band, Derek the Chef's cooking demonstration and the cook off between local restaurants Umu, The Peppertree Restaurant and The Success Café. Umu's chef took out the prize last year and there have been promises made to remove his title by the competing chefs.

The Gold Ridge Marine Farm Junior Fishing Competition is open to children under 14, with great prizes and free entry. Entries are available at Coro Fish and Dive and close 5pm Friday 5 May. To be in line to win prizes, you must be in the weigh-in line by 2pm.

The Wearable Arts Competition was a hit last year and promises to be bigger this year. Entries must be in by 5pm Friday 5 May at Coromandel Fish and Dive and must be sea themed.

Follow the Coro Seafood Fest Facebook page for more details on the entertainment and timeline of events.

Contact the Coromandel Information Centre to make a booking for accommodation or to book the 360 Ferry from Auckland.

Deliciousness from Derek the Chef

Derek the Chef (The Backyard Gourmet) has appeared on popular television series Gone Fishin’ for 7 years and Prime TVs Food Culture. Derek has published six cook books, for Home, BBQ, Camping Caravan & Motorhome, Derek also writes recipes for Magazines such as Pacific Powerboat & others.

Derek will be giving cooking demonstrations at 10:30am, 11:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday 6 May.

Here's a delicious recipe to try from Derek the Chef.

Creamed Paua

4x chopped Paua
2x Tbsp butter
1x small bottle cream
1x onion finely chopped
Flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Method
Heat the butter in a pan and add the onion and chopped Paua. Cook for around 2 minutes (do not over-cook or Paua becomes rubbery).
Sprinkle with the flour then add cream very slowly until you get to sauce consistency.
Season with the salt and black pepper and serve over 'Uncle Bens Tomato and Basil Express' rice.

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