We have known Henrik and Gitte since the 1980s, when we lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I met Gitte at the local medical centre where she was a nurse and we have been friends ever since. They live in Silkeborg in Denmark and have a summer house on the coast in Bonnerup Strand.

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In Bonnerup there is the most marvellous market on the harbour, selling the freshest fish you could ever wish for. Every day at the summer house, we love to walk down to the harbour and choose something for the evening meal. The market also make their own hot fish cakes, and at lunchtime, we sit outside eating them with a beer and Gitte’s homemade bread.

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The market has a restaurant and we have eaten there on several occasions. The cold fish platter is lovely (see recipe below).

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One of our favourite dishes is Gitte’s Chilli Crab and she has promised to send me the recipe. It is delicious but incredibly messy to eat. Recipe and photos to follow!

RECIPE FOR DANISH SEAFOOD PLATTER

Peeled prawns

Crayfish

Herrings (Ikea do the best but most supermarkets sell herrings in jars in various sauces)

Smoked salmon

Brown bread

Mayonnaise

Simply put all the ingredients together on a plate with a mixed salad and strips of cucumber. Serve with brown bread and a crisp white wine.

God Appetit

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