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| South Sands view |
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| Pan seared scallops |
This contemporary boutique hotel is situated right next to the beach in South Sands Bay just over a mile from Salcombe.
The beautiful beachside restaurant serves fresh local seafood expertly prepared and presented. An emphasis on local produce ensures freshness and quality in their flavoursome dishes.
For starters I opted for the pan-fried scallops with minted pea ketchup, Parma ham crisp and lemon pea dressing. The lightly seared scallops were fresh and succulent and melted into the subtle flavours of the pea and lemon.
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| Pan fried turbot |
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| River Exe mussels |
For main courses we ordered the River Exe mussels and the 'fish of the day'. The mussels were described as 'mariniere style' and the chef certainly produced a delicious variation of the French classic dish. The sauce was creamy, almost Béchamel in texture, and packed with flavours of garlic, ginger and herbs. The 'fish of the day' was pan-fried Turbot with a sweet chilli chutney. Always a favourite of mine this did not disappoint. The meaty fish was white and moist with a crispy skin which was a tasty treat.
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| Fish sharing tapas plate |
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| Grilled sardines |
Other dishes worthy of a mention included the beachside sharing tapas fish dish which comprised calamari (in a light batter), smoked salmon and char grilled prawns along with the grilled Cornish sardines with tomato chili and lime dressing. Both superb as starter, main or just to share with a beer or glass of wine.
These are just a few examples of the wide range of excellent seafood dishes on offer at the South Sands Hotel. We look forward to returning to enjoy some more of them.
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