Pacific sardines are made for the barbecue. These smaller fish are naturally oily and salty, which turn to a smoky, deep meaty flavor when grilled.
Sustainable Seafood Recipes
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Dungeness crabs are a big deal around i love blue sea. After all, we have our very own crabbing captain in Rocky Burns of the Al-W.
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This recipe for Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta is brought to you by i love blue sea’s part-time Deckhand/Blogger, Danielle Bradford.
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There's nothing like a steaming bowl of mussels in a winey-garlicky sauce. Sopped up with oven-warmed french or sourdough bread, it can be the perfect start to a cozy evening in, or the hit at your holiday party.
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New Orleans in the 1890s was a vibrant and bustling mecca for jazz, and what better accompaniment to good music than fresh oysters, a la Oysters Rockefeller?
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Nelly Widmann knows a thing or two about salmon.
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The tuna melt is a humble sandwich. After all, its main ingredient can be found in most pantries. It's perfect for lunches on the go, and for dreary autumn evenings paired with a steaming bowl of soup.
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MacFarland Springs California Trout Ceviche
There is something about fresh homemade ceviche that is refreshing and satisfying.
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This one dazzles! I try to keep a batch or two in the freezer to be pulled out at a moment’s notice, warmed in the oven from frozen, and wow. You will get praises. It’s also perfect for using leftover lobster, which I never have. The ingredients below will yield approximately 25 wontons. This recipe [...]
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Pot/trap caught off the picturesque East coast, Maine Lobster is a well-managed delicacy that is both tasty and sustainable!
This delicious dish makes a fantastic addition to any meal and pairs nicely with your favorite pasture raised fillet mignon to create a fun spin to traditional surf and turf.
Ingredients:
- 1lb red potatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp [...]
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Clams and mussels are filter feeders, and are able to filter up to 1.3 gallons of water per hour. This amazing feat actually improves the surrounding water quality and combined with low impact harvesting methods, makes shellfish an incredibly sustainable seafood option. Shellfish are also a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. So you can literally [...]
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These delights are a natural aphrodisiac and one delicious way to start off a romantic evening. We recommend serving them raw with a cucumber mignonette and a glass of chardonnay (which can also be used in the next course)
Ingredients:
2 dozen Sewansecott oysters
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and [...]
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American Lobster, aka Maine Lobster, is a large-bodied crustacean famous for its succulent meat and large claws. Legend has it this abundant animal was once considered food for the lower class.
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Manilla Clams in Minutes
2 lbs Manilla Clams
2 cups dry white wine
2 cloves garlic minced
1 shallot chopped
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp each parmesan and parsley
Scrub your Manillas with a stiff brush, focusing on the seams, discarding any that are open. Add the wine, garlic, shallots, butter and (lastly) the clams to a heavy pan with a lid [...]
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This is a quick and easy dinner for any night of the week, and it will make you look like the rock star chef that you are! Prep time is only about 15 minutes, perfect for busy work nights...
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If you're anything like us, you might have grown up in a fish stick kind of a house. If so, then preparing whole fish might seem a bit intimidating, but trust us - it's not! With this recipe, you'll be a pro in no time...
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning (or a few shakes [...]
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Marinade
In a container large enough to hold your fish, combine the following:
¼ cup lime juice (fresh)
¼ cup canola oil
½ small jalapeno – seeded and minced finely (optional)
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
Add four Mahi Mahi steaks, skin side up. Spoon some of the mixture over the fillets and place the container in the refrigerator while [...]
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Nothing gets a party started quicker than oysters and alcohol. Nothing. Why not combine them in one delicious shot that’s sure to pump up the volume at your next shindig. The key here is high-quality ingredients. You want the best oysters and the best vodka you can get. It’s also recommended that you bump some [...]
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New Zealanders, or Kiwis as they’re affectionately called, have some of the most beautiful landscapes as you saw in ‘Lord of the Rings’. Since Frodo didn’t venture off to sea until the very last scene, you may not know how pristine the oceans are surrounding these islands just over 1500 miles north of Antarctica. Grown [...]