With the summer months fast approaching and the abundant seafood available at the farmers market, here’s a quick reference guide for selecting fish and how to cook it perfectly every time. This year, you’ll find fresh and frozen fish at H & H Fresh Fish Company (Aptos Farmers Market), La Marea by the Sea (Monterey...Read More
This recipe is intended for thicker, skin-on fish fillets such as sea bass, halibut, or salmon. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fish such as sea bass, halibut, or salmon Salt, pepper, garlic powder Olive oil 2 tablespoons salted butter 2 cups sour cream 1 large lemon 2 cups basil, stemmed and chopped METHOD: Basil Puree Sauce: In...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 6-ounce pieces of salmon fillet per person 2 tablespoons Dijon or honey mustard 8 tablespoons breadcrumbs or Panko 2 teaspoons each of minced thyme and marjoram (fresh tarragon or dill works well also) Salt and pepper to taste 4-6 tablespoons cooking oil METHOD: Preheat oven to 450°F. Remove skin from salmon fillets, if...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 12 oz. salmon fillets 1/2 lb. kumquats 2 bulbs fennel, with tops 1/2 lb. spring greens lettuce mix 1 large onion, finely diced 6 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bottle of a fairly nice chardonnay Salt and pepper Coconut oil, for frying METHOD: Slice the kumquats, place in a container with a sealable...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 fillets wild caught salmon (about 2 pounds), pin bones removed (use skin-on fillets for grilling) 1/2 cup honey 3/4 cup sweet white wine, such as Riesling or Chenin Blanc 1 tablespoon citrus zest, grated (pink grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange or a combination) 1/2 cup fresh citrus juice (pink grapefruit...Read More
I love the texture of salmon seared in a pan without turning it, and then finished in the oven. The top develops a crackling crust and the inside is moist and flaky. The fava sauce has a little tang that is inherent with fava beans and is a wonderful foil for the rich salmon. The...Read More
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
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
