Marsh samphire (Salicornia spp), also known as glasswort and Sea Asparagus is a succulent salt-tolerant herbaceous plant that grows in salt marshes and 
on beaches. It is in season between June and August, but is best early in the season, before it flowers. he plant is famous in Norfolk, where pickled samphire has been served as a bar-top nibble for many years. Recently samphire has begun to appear on the menus of trendy restaurants. Mainly as a garnish though increasingly as an integral part of fish and seafood dishes.This is best made with young marsh samphire, gathered in July before the plant flowers. Trim the samphite, remove any woody stems then break into 5cm length pieces. Lay in the base of a dish and sprinkle with salt. Allow to marinate for 24 hours then wash the salt off.
Dry the samphire then place in a pan with just enough vinegar to flavour. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Pour into cleaned and sterilized jars that have been warmed in an oven set to 80°C. Seal and store until needed.But it is as a fresh vegetable that marsh samphire is at is best (and it is for this reason that it’s called ‘Sea Asparagus’ and the following recipe makes a wonderful accompaniment for steak or tuna:
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