- When cooking fish in the microwave arrange the thickest parts of the fish towards the edge of the dish and fold the tail pieces underneath to ensure even cooking.

- If using metal skewers for kebabs make sure they are flat, so that when you turn them over the ingredients don't twist around.

- Start and finish fish kebabs with something firm, like an onion, to help the other ingredients stay in place.

- Make full use of the wide variety of ready prepared sauces on sale.

Don't be put off by the fact that the sauce may recommend using with, say, chicken; many taste just as delicious when cooked with fish.

- Crushed crisps and grated cheese mixed together makes a tasty topping for flat fish fillets which can then be grilled with mouth-watering results.

- Boil in the bag fish with parsley or mushroom sauce makes a tasty filling for a jacket potato.

Add grated cheese for an extra flavour boost.

- For an impressive yet fantastically quick 'en croute' fish recipe, place a fillet of fish in a rectangle of puff pastry.

Top the fish with garlic and herb soft cheese.

Close the pastry parcel and bake.

- Flat white fish are quick and easy to cook.

Spread fillets with chutney, marmalade or apple sauce and roll up and cook for the simplest taste experience.