Sea Vegetable
Marsh Samphire
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Marsh samphire is the British culinary name for Salicornia—bright, jointed, salty stems sold with seafood. Distinct from rock samphire (a different plant). Flash cook; butter; lemon. Summer UK markets. Do not add much salt in the pan.
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ButterFish Plate
Traits
BrightBritishBritish CulinaryCrispJointedSaltySeafood Friend
History
GB
Marsh samphire entered English coastal cookery language.
GB
Modern British chefs made marsh samphire ubiquitous with sea bass.