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Chef’s Guide for Selecting and Cooking Fish

Cooking Basics, Fish and Seafoodfish, fish cooking guide, how to cook fish, Monterey bay fish, Salmon, seafood

With summer around the corner and seafood in abundance at the farmers market, now is the perfect time to brush up on how to choose and cook fish. This season you’ll find both fresh and frozen options from H & H Fresh Fish Company (Aptos Farmers Market), La Marea by the Sea (Monterey Farmers Market),...

A seafood cioppino with a mix of fish, shrimp, clams, and mussels in a tomato-based broth

San Francisco Style Cioppino

Fish and Seafood, Main Courses, Soups, Chili and Stews, Stews and CurriesAuthentic cioppino, Cioppino, seafood

This authentic Cioppino recipe brings the flavors of a classic Italian-American seafood stew straight from San Francisco’s waterfront to your kitchen. Brimming with clams, shrimp, mussels, crab, and tender white fish, all simmered in a rich tomato-herb broth, this dish is both comforting and impressive—perfect for pairing with crusty sourdough bread and a crisp glass...

Crispy Fried Calamari with Garlic Aioli

Appetizers Hot, Fish and Seafoodcalamari, fried calamari, garlic aioli, seafood

Crisp, golden, and irresistibly tender, this Crispy Fried Calamari with Garlic Aioli captures the essence of a summer afternoon by the sea. In the Monterey Bay, squid season peaks in midsummer, when local markets overflow with fresh catch ready for the pan. Lightly coated in seasoned flour and fried to perfection, each bite is delicately...

Pantry Penne Pasta with Tuna, Olives and Capers

Fish and Seafood, Main Courses, Pasta, Polenta and Gnocchicherry tomatoes, olives, Penne pasta, Penne Pasta with Tuna, tomatoes, tuna

Some nights call for a quick, satisfying dinner that doesn’t require a grocery run. This pasta dish is perfect for those “dinner emergencies”—it comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in the pantry. Briny olives, tender tuna, and tangy capers create a bold, Mediterranean-inspired sauce that tastes far more complex...

Jeow Som Bluefin Tuna Lettuce Wraps

Fish and Seafood, Main CoursesBluefin tuna, fish, H&H Fresh Fish, Jeow Som, lettuce wraps

Fresh, light, and full of bold flavors, these lettuce wraps are a perfect balance of healthy eating and vibrant taste. This recipe was featured in the From Market to Table cooking demonstration by Chef DJ Zack of H & H Fresh Fish Company, highlighting the quality of locally caught Bluefin tuna. The star of the...

‍Arugula Fennel Salad with California Halibut

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‍”Prepare to be amazed by the harmonious blend of flavors and textures! With crispy halibut, zesty arugula, and the optional corn and poblano sauce, this dish is a burst of deliciousness. So, dive in, savor every bite, and relish this culinary masterpiece. Enjoy!” — Chef DJ Zack, H & H Fresh Fish Company Arugula Fennel...