{"id":128079,"date":"2025-06-12T22:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/?p=128079"},"modified":"2025-06-12T22:50:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:50:30","slug":"marsh-samphire-with-orange-fennel-toasted-hazelnuts-a-brilliant-side-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2025\/06\/12\/marsh-samphire-with-orange-fennel-toasted-hazelnuts-a-brilliant-side-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"Marsh Samphire with Orange, Fennel\u00a0 &#038; Toasted Hazelnuts: A Brilliant Side Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-128079 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2023\/08\/15\/identify-marsh-samphire\/marsh-samphire-low-at-coast\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-300x146.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2023\/08\/15\/identify-marsh-samphire\/marsh-samphire-up-close\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-up-close-e1655998083441-240x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-up-close-e1655998083441-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-up-close-e1655998083441-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-up-close-e1655998083441.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2025\/06\/12\/marsh-samphire-with-orange-fennel-toasted-hazelnuts-a-brilliant-side-dish\/samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-224x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-900x1203.jpg 900w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-scaled.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a way to make the most of Samphire beyond the usual lemon-and-fish combo? This vibrant and unexpected dish pairs the sea-salty crunch of Samphire with the sweet brightness of orange and the earthy depth of toasted hazelnuts. With just a handful of ingredients, it delivers bold flavour and elegant simplicity\u2014perfect as a refreshing side or a standout starter for summer meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0(serves 2\u20133)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150g fresh Samphire<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25g <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2022\/02\/01\/wild-fennel-foeniculum-vulgare-id-guide\/\">Fennel fronds<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium orange (zest and juice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp toasted <a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2020\/04\/28\/identify-hazel\/\">Hazelnuts,<\/a> roughly chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 tbsp olive oil (or hazelnut oil for extra depth)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional: a pinch of chilli flakes or black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48178\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-300x146.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Marsh-Samphire-low-at-coast-e1655998098757.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2023\/08\/15\/identify-marsh-samphire\/\">Find our Full Marsh Samphire Foraging guide here<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a pot of water to a boil. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the Marsh Samphire and blanch for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, zest, and olive oil. Whisk until emulsified. Add chilli flakes or black pepper if using.<\/li>\n<li>If not pre-toasted, toast whole hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant (about 3\u20135 minutes), then chop roughly.<\/li>\n<li>Toss the blanched Marsh Samphire with the orange dressing. Add the chopped fennel. Sprinkle the toasted hazelnuts on top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or small plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-128409\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-768x1027.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-900x1203.jpg 900w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Samphire-samphire-and-orange-salad-min-scaled.jpg 1915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wild-food-recipes\/\"><strong>Find more amazing Wild Food recipes here:<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-128079 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2022\/03\/18\/birch-syrup-yoghurt-nuts\/birch-syrup-with-yogurt\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Birch-syrup-with-yogurt-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Birch-syrup-with-yogurt-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Birch-syrup-with-yogurt-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Birch-syrup-with-yogurt-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2023\/01\/12\/foraging-in-august\/untitled-design-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-900x900.jpg 900w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Untitled-design.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/2021\/11\/10\/wild-mushroom-sage-soup-recipe\/img-20211111-wa0007\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/totallywilduk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG-20211111-WA0007-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a way to make the most of Samphire beyond the usual lemon-and-fish combo? 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