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
Oven-poached Halibut with Lemons and Olives
Sometimes the most interesting creations are accidents. This recipe is not the one I intended to write, and yet it is now one of my favorites, a discovery I made thanks to the uniform bags I buy bulk goods in,
Baked Halibut with Lemon-Basil Cream
This preparation produces one of the juiciest, most flavorful fillets of halibut we’ve yet found – both light and rich, with just enough tang to cut the creaminess of the coating. Serve with steamed rice and a spicy vegetable stir
Chipotle Black Cod
This is one of the easiest, quickest preparations I’ve tried, but don’t let its simplicity fool you – the flavors are complex and well suited to a variety of sides or servings. I used black cod, which has a tender
Brazilian Fish Stew
This is a rich, earthy dish that originates in the Bahia region of Brazil. Any mild white fish can be used: cod is traditional, and has a more distinctive taste due to the natural oils in the fish; halibut is
Halibut Ceviche
Ceviche is a light and delicious way to prepare seafood. Don’t confuse Peruvian ceviche with Japanese sushi – even though no heat is used in the preparation, the acids in the citrus perform the same function and, in effect, “cook”
Alaskan Halibut Veracruzana
• 1 1/2 pound Alaskan halibut • 1 pound onions, chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 to 1 whole jalapeno or Serrano pepper, seeded and minced • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano or