Besides the kitchen anxiety that cooking fish seems to induce in unpracticed home chefs, some people also avoid making it at home because of the common misconception that eating seafood is an expensive culinary habit: a luxury food reserved for
Simple Sauces: Piccata
When it comes to seafood, often simplest is best – quick and easy cooking techniques ensure that fish retains its natural flavor and keeps it from becoming overcooked or dry. Pan sauté any thin fillet – halibut, swordfish, tuna, salmon,
Halibut Pot Roast
This is a simple and relatively fail-safe way to prepare a large amount of fish for a hungry crowd. Its warmth and rustic flavors are a great addition to any holiday table, and leftovers can easily be converted to soup
Ivory King Salmon with Chanterelles
Ivory King salmon is a delicacy of the Pacific Northwest – milder than the reddish varieties and rich in Omega-3s, it has the appearance of halibut and the flavor of wild Chinook (king) salmon. Once tossed aside as defective, this
Saké Seafood Marinade
The Pacific Northwest is home to a number of precious culinary gems – some classic, like wild Alaskan seafood, Washington berries and apples, and Oregon cheeses and hazelnuts, and others more recently polished to take their places in the repertoires
Horseradish-crusted Salmon with Bastard Bordelaise
This might well be the best salmon I’ve ever tasted. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make something special. Since I’m a fish-and-vegetarian and the primary cook in my household, my red meat-loving husband rarely gets to
Salmon-Potato Cakes with Greens and Dill Cream
Tighter budgets can still produce wonderful seafood meals. This preparation is relatively simple and quick, and can make use of leftovers: Friday night’s mashed potatoes and broiled salmon find new life in these savory cakes. They can stand alone as