There are several fish which can be classified as bream, from the popular sea bream to other varieties such as black and red bream. A versatile fish with succulent, sweet flesh, bream is perfect for grilling, baking, frying or even poaching. Its popularity has grown significantly over recent years, yet it is still comparatively less expensive than many other varieties of white fish.

This collection contains some wonderful inspiration for cooking with bream, from elegant dinner party dishes to quick easy fish recipes which make the perfect midweek supper. Colin McGurran baked fish recipe makes a striking centrepiece, being a Whole bream with wilted spinach and nero sauce, while Nathan Outlaw uses sea bream fillets in his Grilled bream with mustard and tarragon sauce.