Seafood Savvy
With overfishing threatening many of the world’s fisheries, Lisa·èÂíÐã urges you to follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Savvy Program by consuming their recommended Best Choices of sustainable seafood.
For your next seafood restaurant experience, try some of these sustainable selections: U.S. Catfish, U.S. Pompano, U.S. Stripped Mullet, U.S. Lionfish, U.S. Mahi Mahi, Oysters (Farmed & Canada).
For your dining pleasure at home, try some of the following delicious sustainable recipes:
Serves 4 5 minutes + optional marination time Ingredients ¼ c red miso paste 3 tbsp honey or sugar 2 tbsp mirin 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 fillets wild fish, 5-7 ounces each Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients. Add the fish fillets and coat well. [...]
Serves 4 Time 25 minutes Ingredients 4 (6.0-ounce) pieces skinless cod or sablefish fillet 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, divided Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup dried white or whole wheat bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives [...]
10-20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 ct Salmon Burgers 7 oz Thin Sliced Cheese 8 oz Tartar Sauce Soft Golden Hamburger Buns Directions STOVE TOP: (preferred method): Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil* in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Turn heat down to medium, place burgers in pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning once [...]
20 minutes Serves 6-8 Ingredients 3-4 lb salmon, skin on Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 lemons 6 tbsp unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 tbsp capers, drained Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place salmon on sheet pan, skin side-down, and season with salt and pepper. [...]
Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 c stone ground white or yellow grits (not instant) 1 c your favorite pimento cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 strips bacon, chopped into ½-in pieces 1 lb (31-40 ct) peeled/deveined shrimp 3 green onions, finely chopped, divided 1 heaping c corn kernels (from 2-3 cobs) [...]
Time: 30 minutes Serves 3 – 4 Ingredients 6 tbsp salted butter, melted 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for serving 1 tsp granulated garlic Red pepper flakes, optional 2 lb Colossal Grilling Shrimp, peels on 1 large lemon, halved crosswise Directions Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium high. Remove shrimp from refrigerator. [...]
Serves 4 Time 25 min Ingredients 4 (6.0-ounce) pieces skinless cod or sablefish fillet 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, divided Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup dried white or whole wheat bread crumbs 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives [...]