Nigel Slater combines meat with fish in a few recipes on Nigel Slater Simple Cooking. He makes mackerel and Bacon Salad and Lamb Shanks with Anchovy dishes to show just how the different components can work together.

Nigel says about his mackerel and beacon dish: “Traditionally surf and turf is all about lobster and steak but I prefer something a little less extravagant. This humble salad combines one of my favourite fish – smoked mackerel – with some crisp, streaky bacon.”

About his lamb and anchovy dish Nigel says: “This is a magical recipe for those who aren’t convinced by the surf and turf concept. You can’t taste the fish, but it totally transforms the meat.”