Salmon is not a fish that should be consumed raw. Although, when not smoked, it appears to be raw in sushi bars, in reality, it is (or should be!) subjected to a light cure using salt and rice vinegar. Done once, this recipe is easy to do again, and should always be employed for “raw”...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Grated zest of 1 orange 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/2 lbs. snapper, flounder, or halibut, cut into 4 serving pieces 1/8 teaspoon salt METHOD: Combine orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, chili, and...Read More

This showstopper main course looks like it takes a lot more effort to prepare than it does! The slightly sweet, tangy sauce is sublime with salmon. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 lb. rhubarb, stalks only,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 lb. rhubarb, stalks only, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Four 6-ounce salmon fillets with skin 4 ounces pea shoots or watercress METHOD:...Read More

First, prepare the seafood gumbo stock (recipe below) very early in the day, or better yet, make it the day before you plan to serve the gumbo. In true New Orleans style, serve gumbo with some crusty bread and an ice-cold beer. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 small fennel bulbs, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 6 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 1/2 bunch fresh thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skinned 1 lemon, juiced...Read More

Here are some easy tips for selecting fresh fish and cooking fish perfectly each time. According to our Chef in Residence, Andrew Cohen, when cooking fish there are two important things to remember: (1) Fresh! and (2) “Eight minutes to the inch.” How to Choose Fresh Fish Always check fish for freshness. Smell the fish,...Read More

This dish was designed to be prepared using a Parrot Ranch Pottery California Steamer. This stoneware steamer is the perfect size for this recipe, but any pot-top steamer will work as long as it is large enough. I do not recommend this recipe for the inset steamer baskets as there is not enough room to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. wild salmon 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup maple syrup Cayenne, black pepper Sesame seed for garnish, optional METHOD: In a bowl combine soy sauce and maple syrup. Marinate wild salmon for 1 hour (overnight if possible). Place salmon skin side down on a broiler pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Sprinkle salmon...Read More

Here are some easy tips for selecting fresh fish and cooking fish perfectly each time. According to Andrew Cohen, our market Chef in Residence, when cooking fish there are two important things to remember: (1) Fresh! and (2) “Eight minutes to the inch.” How to Choose Fresh Fish Always check fish for freshness. Smell the...Read More