Fish & Seafood Cooking: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Tilapia: It's Everywhere
How to cook tilapia: What to know and how best to use tilapia, one of the world's most farmed -- and sustainable -- freshwater fish species.
How to cook tilapia: What to know and how best to use tilapia, one of the world's most farmed -- and sustainable -- freshwater fish species.
How to Smoke Salmon
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish. These instructions work for other fish such as shad, mackerel, wahoo, bonito, whitefish, sablefish, bluefish -- even trout.
A step by step tutorial on how to smoke salmon, or any other fatty fish. These instructions work for other fish such as shad, mackerel, wahoo, bonito, whitefish, sablefish, bluefish -- even trout.
Classic Shrimp Scampi
A recipe for classic shrimp scampi, a dish popular in the 1970s that is enjoying a revival. Shrimp scampi is excellent with crusty bread or pasta.
A recipe for classic shrimp scampi, a dish popular in the 1970s that is enjoying a revival. Shrimp scampi is excellent with crusty bread or pasta.
Classic Tuna Salad
A traditional, classic recipe for a simple tunafish sandwich. American tuna salad recipes are all over the map, but here is a high-quality classic tuna sandwich recipe.
A traditional, classic recipe for a simple tunafish sandwich. American tuna salad recipes are all over the map, but here is a high-quality classic tuna sandwich recipe.
Basic Beer Batter for Fish
A quick and easy recipe for a beer batter that goes great with fish and seafood. This fish-and-chips recipe is light and airy, despite the fact that it is deep-fried. It works well with tilapia, cod, haddock, walleye, seabass, snapper, halibut -- really any firm fish. You can even use it for shrimp, calamari or oysters.
A quick and easy recipe for a beer batter that goes great with fish and seafood. This fish-and-chips recipe is light and airy, despite the fact that it is deep-fried. It works well with tilapia, cod, haddock, walleye, seabass, snapper, halibut -- really any firm fish. You can even use it for shrimp, calamari or oysters.
How to Cook Swordfish
Tips and information about how to cook swordfish well. Cooking swordfish is easy if you don't overcook it.
Tips and information about how to cook swordfish well. Cooking swordfish is easy if you don't overcook it.
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
What you need to know about cooking striped bass, or rockfish. Cooking with striped bass is a joy, because you can serve stripers in any number of ways: fried, baked, grilled, poached in oil or broth, seared -- even steamed.
What you need to know about cooking striped bass, or rockfish. Cooking with striped bass is a joy, because you can serve stripers in any number of ways: fried, baked, grilled, poached in oil or broth, seared -- even steamed.
How to Gut and Scale a Fish
Step by step instructions on how to scale and gut a fish. Scaling and gutting is the best way to treat many fish, especially those where much of the meat would be lost by filleting.
Step by step instructions on how to scale and gut a fish. Scaling and gutting is the best way to treat many fish, especially those where much of the meat would be lost by filleting.
Piri Piri Sauce
A recipe for piri piri sauce, a hot and fragrant sauce used in both Portuguese and African cooking; this version of piri piri is from Mozambique.
A recipe for piri piri sauce, a hot and fragrant sauce used in both Portuguese and African cooking; this version of piri piri is from Mozambique.
Fish Stock
A simple recipe for fish stock. This is a great way to find a use for the bones and heads from whole fish. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
A simple recipe for fish stock. This is a great way to find a use for the bones and heads from whole fish. You can also substitute shrimp or crab to make shrimp stock or crab stock.
How to Prep Octopus
Step by step instructions on how to prepare an octopus for quick recipes by braising it to make the octopus tender.
Step by step instructions on how to prepare an octopus for quick recipes by braising it to make the octopus tender.
Storing Fresh Fish
How to store fresh fish and seafood at home. Storing fresh fish is different from storing meat, so you will need to know some tips and techniques to properly store fresh fish and seafood.
How to store fresh fish and seafood at home. Storing fresh fish is different from storing meat, so you will need to know some tips and techniques to properly store fresh fish and seafood.
Pacific Rockfish, or Rock Cod
What you need to know about Pacific rockfish, also known as rock cod. Included is information about how to cook rockfish as well as whether rockfish are sustainable seafood.
What you need to know about Pacific rockfish, also known as rock cod. Included is information about how to cook rockfish as well as whether rockfish are sustainable seafood.
How to Boil Crabs
Boiling crabs is a simple process, once you learn a few key points. Here's how to boil crabs.
Boiling crabs is a simple process, once you learn a few key points. Here's how to boil crabs.
How to Sear a Fish - - Searing
How to sear a fish fillet properly. Searing fish is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks to get that crispy skin on a fillet will make you a better seafood cook.
How to sear a fish fillet properly. Searing fish is easy, but knowing a few tips and tricks to get that crispy skin on a fillet will make you a better seafood cook.
About Cooking with Sardines
Information about how to cook fresh sardines. They can be rare in markets, but when you find these enormously flavorful little fish, here are some tips about how to cook with fresh sardines.
Information about how to cook fresh sardines. They can be rare in markets, but when you find these enormously flavorful little fish, here are some tips about how to cook with fresh sardines.
How to Freeze Your Fish
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage. Freezing fish or seafood properly is critical to keep your catch in top shape for months.
Instructions on how to freeze fish to prevent freezer burn or spoilage. Freezing fish or seafood properly is critical to keep your catch in top shape for months.
Classic Peruvian Ceviche
A classic Peruvian ceviche recipe that serves as a basis for a range of raw fish recipes.
A classic Peruvian ceviche recipe that serves as a basis for a range of raw fish recipes.
Pacific Cod and Pollock
Cooking qualities of the Pacific cousins of the most popular "white fish" in the world -- cod. How to choose, store and cook with Pacific cod and pollock.
Cooking qualities of the Pacific cousins of the most popular "white fish" in the world -- cod. How to choose, store and cook with Pacific cod and pollock.
A Classic Escabeche Recipe
A recipe for escabeche, which is a Spanish seared and pickled fish dish that is great for a hot summer afternoon. This isn't a typical pickle, but vinegar gives the fish a pleasing tartness.
A recipe for escabeche, which is a Spanish seared and pickled fish dish that is great for a hot summer afternoon. This isn't a typical pickle, but vinegar gives the fish a pleasing tartness.
Tips on Buying Fish
How to tell if a fish is fresh at the market. Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. Choosing fresh fish and seafood is easy if you follow these tips on buying fish and seafood.
How to tell if a fish is fresh at the market. Unless you caught the fish yourself, you really have no way of knowing exactly how fresh it is. Choosing fresh fish and seafood is easy if you follow these tips on buying fish and seafood.
Five Omega-3 Champs
Five fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which health experts say are important to our overall health. Here is a list of five fish to eat if you want to maximize your intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, sardines, smelt, anchovies and shad.
Five fish with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which health experts say are important to our overall health. Here is a list of five fish to eat if you want to maximize your intake of omega-3 fatty acids: Salmon, sardines, smelt, anchovies and shad.
How to Cook a Whole Fish:
Step by step instructions on how to prepare and cook a whole fish on the grill. Grilling whole fish is a dramatic way to serve your guests, and for many fish, such as striped bass, you need little more than salt, lemon and olive oil to make them shine.
Step by step instructions on how to prepare and cook a whole fish on the grill. Grilling whole fish is a dramatic way to serve your guests, and for many fish, such as striped bass, you need little more than salt, lemon and olive oil to make them shine.
Grilled Baby Octopus
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
A simple, delicious Greek grilled octopus recipe.
Cooking with Spiny Lobster
How to cook spiny lobsters, which are different from Maine lobsters. Cooking with spiny lobsters typically means Mediterranean, Caribbean or Mexican cuisine, but spiny lobsters can be used in any lobster recipes.
How to cook spiny lobsters, which are different from Maine lobsters. Cooking with spiny lobsters typically means Mediterranean, Caribbean or Mexican cuisine, but spiny lobsters can be used in any lobster recipes.
Basic Tempura Recipe for Fish
This basic tempura recipe works very well as a batter for tempura-frying shrimp, lobster, fish or any other seafood.
This basic tempura recipe works very well as a batter for tempura-frying shrimp, lobster, fish or any other seafood.
Sockeye Salmon
Tips and instructions on how to cook with wild sockeye salmon. Cooking with sockeye salmon is a little different from cooking chinook, silver or pink salmon; here are some tips.
Tips and instructions on how to cook with wild sockeye salmon. Cooking with sockeye salmon is a little different from cooking chinook, silver or pink salmon; here are some tips.
Simple Broiled Haddock
A quick and easy recipe for broiled haddock, cod or pollock moistened with butter, topped with bread crumbs and served with lemon.
A quick and easy recipe for broiled haddock, cod or pollock moistened with butter, topped with bread crumbs and served with lemon.
Choosing Fish for Sushi
A description of which fish and seafood to choose for sushi, sashimi or other raw dishes. Eating raw fish has its risks, and this list helps you when choosing fish for sushi.
A description of which fish and seafood to choose for sushi, sashimi or other raw dishes. Eating raw fish has its risks, and this list helps you when choosing fish for sushi.
Lobster Risotto
This is a recipe for lobster risotto from Sardinia, an island off the coast of mainland Italy. This lobster risotto is rich with lobster stock and a pinch of saffron. Either spiny or New England lobsters will work with this risotto recipe.
This is a recipe for lobster risotto from Sardinia, an island off the coast of mainland Italy. This lobster risotto is rich with lobster stock and a pinch of saffron. Either spiny or New England lobsters will work with this risotto recipe.
Basic Boiled Lobster
As easy as it is, there are a few things to know about how to boil a lobster. This is not so much a recipe for cooking lobster as it is a preparation.
As easy as it is, there are a few things to know about how to boil a lobster. This is not so much a recipe for cooking lobster as it is a preparation.
Octopus in Paprika Sauce
A recipe for pulpo a la gallega, a Spanish braised octopus recipe with a garlic-paprika sauce; you could also use calamari for this recipe.
A recipe for pulpo a la gallega, a Spanish braised octopus recipe with a garlic-paprika sauce; you could also use calamari for this recipe.
Wines with Fish
A quick guide and a list of go-to wines that go great with fish or seafood - this will help you pair wine with fish or other seafood.
A quick guide and a list of go-to wines that go great with fish or seafood - this will help you pair wine with fish or other seafood.
Italian Stewed Octopus
This recipe is for the Southern Italian polpi in umido, or stewed octopus in white wine and tomatoes. Of the many Italian octopus recipes, this is among my favorite.
This recipe is for the Southern Italian polpi in umido, or stewed octopus in white wine and tomatoes. Of the many Italian octopus recipes, this is among my favorite.
How to Make Lobster Stock
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
A recipe for lobster stock or lobster broth. This is a great way to use the leftover shells and bodies of either Maine or spiny lobsters. Either kind of lobster works well for this rich stock.
Halibut
What to know about buying and cooking all kinds of halibut, whether it's Pacific halibut, California halibut or Atlantic halibut.
What to know about buying and cooking all kinds of halibut, whether it's Pacific halibut, California halibut or Atlantic halibut.
Tuna Sashimi
A recipe for Japanese tuna sashimi, or raw tuna with a dipping sauce and a light daikon salad. Always use sashimi or sushi-grade tuna for this recipe.
A recipe for Japanese tuna sashimi, or raw tuna with a dipping sauce and a light daikon salad. Always use sashimi or sushi-grade tuna for this recipe.
Skate Wing with Brown Butter
A classic French preparation, this simple skate wing recipe is as delicate as it is delicious.
A classic French preparation, this simple skate wing recipe is as delicate as it is delicious.
Manila Clams
What to know about cooking with manila clams, these little delicacies from Japan. Manila clams are the sweetest of the Pacific coast clams, and are now farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
What to know about cooking with manila clams, these little delicacies from Japan. Manila clams are the sweetest of the Pacific coast clams, and are now farmed sustainably in the Pacific Northwest.
How to Make Bottarga
How to make salted fish roe, which is called bottarga in Italy. This bottarga recipe will make an excellent condiment to all sorts of seafood dishes, and can be made with shad, mullet, herring or any other edible roe.
How to make salted fish roe, which is called bottarga in Italy. This bottarga recipe will make an excellent condiment to all sorts of seafood dishes, and can be made with shad, mullet, herring or any other edible roe.
How to Make Tuna Confit
Step by step instructions on how to make your own homemade 'canned' tuna, this is a tuna confit recipe where the tuna is preserved in olive oil. This recipe will result in far better tuna than most store-bought tunafish available.
Step by step instructions on how to make your own homemade 'canned' tuna, this is a tuna confit recipe where the tuna is preserved in olive oil. This recipe will result in far better tuna than most store-bought tunafish available.
Fried Smelt with Swiss Chard
A tried and true way to cook smelt is to fry them. This recipe for any type of smelt or whitebait uses seasoned flour and olive oil for a flavorful crust.
A tried and true way to cook smelt is to fry them. This recipe for any type of smelt or whitebait uses seasoned flour and olive oil for a flavorful crust.
Cioppino
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew. Cioppino recipes are all over the internet, but remember that a real cioppino must have Dungeness crab.
A recipe for cioppino, a traditional San Francisco-style seafood stew. Cioppino recipes are all over the internet, but remember that a real cioppino must have Dungeness crab.
Sand Dabs
How to cook and prepare sand dabs, or any small flounder. Sanddabs, as they are also known, are best pan-dressed. They are abundant on the Pacific coast and are wonderful fried.
How to cook and prepare sand dabs, or any small flounder. Sanddabs, as they are also known, are best pan-dressed. They are abundant on the Pacific coast and are wonderful fried.
Smelt: Yummy Finger Food
How to cook the different types of smelt, and how each species is different. Smelt are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, totally sustainable and so delicious you can eat them whole.
How to cook the different types of smelt, and how each species is different. Smelt are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, totally sustainable and so delicious you can eat them whole.
Sablefish
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish. Cooking with sablefish is easy because black cod tolerates overcooking.
What you need to know to bring out the best in sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish. Cooking with sablefish is easy because black cod tolerates overcooking.
Tuna Carpaccio
An authentic tuna carpaccio recipe, based off the original beef dish invented in Harry's Bar in Venice during the 1950s. This one uses Harry's homemade mayonnaise and a dash of good mustard, but uses tuna.
An authentic tuna carpaccio recipe, based off the original beef dish invented in Harry's Bar in Venice during the 1950s. This one uses Harry's homemade mayonnaise and a dash of good mustard, but uses tuna.
Why Frozen Fish are Better
When shopping for fish, don't forget the freezer section: Buying frozen fish is often better than buying "fresh," because many fish are often frozen on the boat. This means they're fresher.
When shopping for fish, don't forget the freezer section: Buying frozen fish is often better than buying "fresh," because many fish are often frozen on the boat. This means they're fresher.
How to Fillet a Flatfish
Step by step instructions on how to fillet a flatfish such as a flounder, fluke, halibut, plaice, sole or sand dab.
Step by step instructions on how to fillet a flatfish such as a flounder, fluke, halibut, plaice, sole or sand dab.
Classic Lobster Thermidor
A traditional, classic recipe for lobster Thermidor, a French dish that is as rich and luxurious as it sounds. Lobster Thermidor is an excellent recipe for a special occasion.
A traditional, classic recipe for lobster Thermidor, a French dish that is as rich and luxurious as it sounds. Lobster Thermidor is an excellent recipe for a special occasion.
Pickled Octopus Recipe
Home cooks pickle octopus all over the Mediterranean. This pickled octopus recipe is a classic recipe for a typical octopus appetizer.
Home cooks pickle octopus all over the Mediterranean. This pickled octopus recipe is a classic recipe for a typical octopus appetizer.
Cooking with Dungeness Crabs
How to choose and cook Dungeness crabs. Cooking Dungeness crabs is easy, and like many other crabs, is best kept simple. Dungeness crabs are a sustainable seafood choice.
How to choose and cook Dungeness crabs. Cooking Dungeness crabs is easy, and like many other crabs, is best kept simple. Dungeness crabs are a sustainable seafood choice.
Shrimp Risotto
A shrimp risotto recipe -- basically shrimp and rice, Italian style -- that uses herbs and seafood stock for its main flavors.
A shrimp risotto recipe -- basically shrimp and rice, Italian style -- that uses herbs and seafood stock for its main flavors.
How to Butterfly a Fish
Step by step instructions on how to butterfly, or split, a whole fish. Splitting a fish is a great way to prep a whole fish for stuffing because butterflying removes most of the bones.
Step by step instructions on how to butterfly, or split, a whole fish. Splitting a fish is a great way to prep a whole fish for stuffing because butterflying removes most of the bones.
French Steamed Mussels
A recipe for French steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, butter and a little onion or shallot.
A recipe for French steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, butter and a little onion or shallot.
Fresh Grilled Sardines
Grilled fresh sardines are a fantastic fish to serve in summer. This sardine recipe uses grape leaves to hold in a simple stuffing -- and keep the sardines from sticking to the grill.
Grilled fresh sardines are a fantastic fish to serve in summer. This sardine recipe uses grape leaves to hold in a simple stuffing -- and keep the sardines from sticking to the grill.
Cooking with Silver Salmon
How to cook, choose and store silver salmon, also known as coho salmon.
How to cook, choose and store silver salmon, also known as coho salmon.
Baked Stuffed Cod or Haddock
A recipe for baked, stuffed cod or haddock. This is a traditional New England Thanksgiving recipe where you stuff a fish instead of a turkey.
A recipe for baked, stuffed cod or haddock. This is a traditional New England Thanksgiving recipe where you stuff a fish instead of a turkey.
How to Pick Crabs
Step by step instructions on how to pick meat from crabs. Here's how to clean and extract all the crabmeat from a whole crab in a step-by-step demonstration. This works with blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, rock and stone crabs, Jonah crabs, calico crabs -- really any crab but an Alaskan king or snow crab.
Step by step instructions on how to pick meat from crabs. Here's how to clean and extract all the crabmeat from a whole crab in a step-by-step demonstration. This works with blue crabs, Dungeness crabs, rock and stone crabs, Jonah crabs, calico crabs -- really any crab but an Alaskan king or snow crab.
Honeyed Seabass Greek Style
A Greek-style white seabass recipe that uses honey and Asian fish sauce as a sweet and savory glaze. This seabass recipe also can be done with shrimp, lobster, halibut, sturgeon, swordfish, shark or any other firm fish.
A Greek-style white seabass recipe that uses honey and Asian fish sauce as a sweet and savory glaze. This seabass recipe also can be done with shrimp, lobster, halibut, sturgeon, swordfish, shark or any other firm fish.
Salmon with Cilantro Sauce
A simple salmon recipe where you broil the salmon and serve it with a Spanish cilantro-green pepper-garlic sauce.
A simple salmon recipe where you broil the salmon and serve it with a Spanish cilantro-green pepper-garlic sauce.
Buying Fish at a Supermarket
A guide to buying seafood in a supermarket. Tips on what to look for and how to choose quality fish and seafood in a regular supermarket.
A guide to buying seafood in a supermarket. Tips on what to look for and how to choose quality fish and seafood in a regular supermarket.
Sardinian Pasta with Bottarga
A Sardinian recipe for pasta with dried and cured fish roe, called bottarga. Bottarga is used as a condiment in this recipe that uses the traditional Sardinian pasta known as fregola.
A Sardinian recipe for pasta with dried and cured fish roe, called bottarga. Bottarga is used as a condiment in this recipe that uses the traditional Sardinian pasta known as fregola.
Crispy Fried Salmon Skin
A recipe for crispy-fried salmon skin done Asian-style. Think of this as a recipe for salmon bacon -- crispy, a little fatty, and pleasingly salty.
A recipe for crispy-fried salmon skin done Asian-style. Think of this as a recipe for salmon bacon -- crispy, a little fatty, and pleasingly salty.
Oil-Poached Tilapia with Salsa
This tilapia recipe makes best use of this mild white fish. Slowly cooking the fish fillets in oil adds depth to the tilapia, while a zesty habanero-tangerine salsa adds a burst of flavor. You could substitute any fish fillet for this recipe.
This tilapia recipe makes best use of this mild white fish. Slowly cooking the fish fillets in oil adds depth to the tilapia, while a zesty habanero-tangerine salsa adds a burst of flavor. You could substitute any fish fillet for this recipe.
Parsley Sauce
A recipe for parsley sauce, a refined coulis that goes very well with fish, seafood, chicken, pheasant or quail.
A recipe for parsley sauce, a refined coulis that goes very well with fish, seafood, chicken, pheasant or quail.
White Seabass with Red Peppers
A recipe for white seabass, also known as corvina, sauteed and served with chives and fire-roasted red peppers.
A recipe for white seabass, also known as corvina, sauteed and served with chives and fire-roasted red peppers.
Seafood to Avoid
A list of fish and seafood you should avoid because they have been overfished. Also included are sustainable alternatives to the endangered fish or seafood.
A list of fish and seafood you should avoid because they have been overfished. Also included are sustainable alternatives to the endangered fish or seafood.
Cooking with Cuttlefish
How to cook cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus, without it becoming chewier than rubber. Cooking cuttlefish is easy once you learn how.
How to cook cuttlefish, a relative of the squid and octopus, without it becoming chewier than rubber. Cooking cuttlefish is easy once you learn how.
Sweet and Sour Crispy Fish
A Sichuan-style sweet and sour fish recipe where you crispy-fry a whole fish and serve it with a homemade, Chinese sweet-and-sour sauce. This recipe works great with rockfish, largemouth bass, black seabass, porgies, perch, bream or pompano.
A Sichuan-style sweet and sour fish recipe where you crispy-fry a whole fish and serve it with a homemade, Chinese sweet-and-sour sauce. This recipe works great with rockfish, largemouth bass, black seabass, porgies, perch, bream or pompano.
Mark's Pasta & Lobster Sauce
This is an original lobster sauce recipe that goes great with almost any pasta. It is a tomato-based sauce that brings out the best in leftover lobster meat and shells.
This is an original lobster sauce recipe that goes great with almost any pasta. It is a tomato-based sauce that brings out the best in leftover lobster meat and shells.
Traditional Hamachi Teriyaki
A recipe for a traditional teriyaki sauce for fish and seafood, in this case hamachi, or yellowtail. Teriyaki also goes great with tuna, swordfish, seabass, mackerel or catfish.
A recipe for a traditional teriyaki sauce for fish and seafood, in this case hamachi, or yellowtail. Teriyaki also goes great with tuna, swordfish, seabass, mackerel or catfish.
Tempura Halibut
A recipe for tempura fish with a garlic aioli. This version uses halibut, but tempura works well with any firm fish.
A recipe for tempura fish with a garlic aioli. This version uses halibut, but tempura works well with any firm fish.
Pacific White Seabass
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina or Calfiornia sea bass, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
How to cook Pacific white seabass, A/K/A corvina or Calfiornia sea bass, one of the finest fish in the West. White seabass is sustainable and delicious.
Sea Scallops
The large scallops we love to eat are called sea scallops in the East, and weathervane scallops in the Pacific Northwest. When people ask me how to cook sea scallops, I say it's easy: Cook them less than you think.
The large scallops we love to eat are called sea scallops in the East, and weathervane scallops in the Pacific Northwest. When people ask me how to cook sea scallops, I say it's easy: Cook them less than you think.
Snapper Yucatan
A recipe for grilled fillets of red snapper spiced the way they do it in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Red snapper recipes are common in this part of Mexico, but you could substitute most any white fish.
A recipe for grilled fillets of red snapper spiced the way they do it in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Red snapper recipes are common in this part of Mexico, but you could substitute most any white fish.
Thai Crab Cakes
A recipe for Thai-style crab cakes that taste rich, but are actually low-fat and healthy. The Thai curry paste adds a spicy zip to these crabcakes. You can do this recipe with fish to make fish cakes, too.
A recipe for Thai-style crab cakes that taste rich, but are actually low-fat and healthy. The Thai curry paste adds a spicy zip to these crabcakes. You can do this recipe with fish to make fish cakes, too.
Black Cod with Miso
A recipe for roasted black cod with a sake-miso marinade. Black cod is also known as sablefish or butter fish. This marinade works well with any full-flavored fish.
A recipe for roasted black cod with a sake-miso marinade. Black cod is also known as sablefish or butter fish. This marinade works well with any full-flavored fish.
Octopus Salad with Oregano Oil
A Greek-inspired octopus salad recipe made with a fresh oregano and green olives. This can also be done with calamari.
A Greek-inspired octopus salad recipe made with a fresh oregano and green olives. This can also be done with calamari.
Southern Fried Catfish
A simple recipe for Southern fried catfish: Fillets rolled in seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection.
A simple recipe for Southern fried catfish: Fillets rolled in seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection.
Authentic Spanish Aioli
A recipe for an authentic Spanish aioli sauce, also known as allioli. It is a garlicky mayonnaise-like sauce that can be spiked with herbs such as a oregano.
A recipe for an authentic Spanish aioli sauce, also known as allioli. It is a garlicky mayonnaise-like sauce that can be spiked with herbs such as a oregano.
Pacific Red & Rock Crabs
How to cook and get the most out of Pacific red crabs or Pacific rock crabs, two crab species that are plentiful -- and underfished -- along the Pacific coast. Cooking instructions and key tips.
How to cook and get the most out of Pacific red crabs or Pacific rock crabs, two crab species that are plentiful -- and underfished -- along the Pacific coast. Cooking instructions and key tips.
King or Chinook Salmon
How to best cook king salmon, also known as chinook salmon. Where to find the best salmon and what to do with it. Cooking king salmon is a joy because it tolerates overcooking and can be prepared in so many ways.
How to best cook king salmon, also known as chinook salmon. Where to find the best salmon and what to do with it. Cooking king salmon is a joy because it tolerates overcooking and can be prepared in so many ways.
Basque Seafood Stew
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet chiles, paprika and white wine. This recipe calls for baby octopus, seabass and scallops, but you could use almost any combination of seafood for this stew.
Scallops with Parsley Sauce
This sea scallop recipe uses New England sea scallops, seared simply and served with a parsley-butter-white wine sauce.
This sea scallop recipe uses New England sea scallops, seared simply and served with a parsley-butter-white wine sauce.
Salmon with Green Onion
A Japanese salmon recipe where you pan-broil the salmon and serve it with a green onion, mirin and rice vinegar sauce. This is a great recipe for sockeye salmon, but you can use king salmon, silver salmon or even Atlantic salmon.
A Japanese salmon recipe where you pan-broil the salmon and serve it with a green onion, mirin and rice vinegar sauce. This is a great recipe for sockeye salmon, but you can use king salmon, silver salmon or even Atlantic salmon.
An Old Timey She-Crab Soup
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
She-crab soup is an old-time specialty of the Atlantic South. This soup recipe relies on crab or lobster roe (also known as "coral"), a little sherry and some sweet cream. It can also be done with lobster.
Stir-Fried Shrimp Vietnam
A Vietnamese shrimp recipe that uses a bit of sugar to caramelize the shrimp once you stir-fry them. Stir-frying the shrimp keeps them tender, and the spicy caramel flavor makes these a hit.
A Vietnamese shrimp recipe that uses a bit of sugar to caramelize the shrimp once you stir-fry them. Stir-frying the shrimp keeps them tender, and the spicy caramel flavor makes these a hit.
Handling Your Catch
How to best handle the fish you catch to keep them fresh and cold when you bring them home.
How to best handle the fish you catch to keep them fresh and cold when you bring them home.
Seared Halibut with Mushrooms
A recipe for seared California halibut with fresh chanterelle mushrooms; this recipe can also be made with any other halibut, and any other mushroom.
A recipe for seared California halibut with fresh chanterelle mushrooms; this recipe can also be made with any other halibut, and any other mushroom.
French Rouille Sauce
A recipe for the French rouille sauce, a kind of a fancy mayo that's great with fish and seafood.
A recipe for the French rouille sauce, a kind of a fancy mayo that's great with fish and seafood.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
A recipe for classic linguine with clam sauce, an Italian-American favorite pasta recipe that can be done either with canned or fresh clams.
A recipe for classic linguine with clam sauce, an Italian-American favorite pasta recipe that can be done either with canned or fresh clams.
Classic Pan Sauce for Fish
A recipe for a classic pan sauce for sauteed or pan-fried fish.
A recipe for a classic pan sauce for sauteed or pan-fried fish.
Mercury Levels in Seafood
A listing of fish and seafood that are high and low in mercury levels -- fish for pregnant women and children to avoid and those to eat more of.
A listing of fish and seafood that are high and low in mercury levels -- fish for pregnant women and children to avoid and those to eat more of.
Sicilian Style Tuna Salad
A Sicilian style tuna salad recipe that relies on high quality canned albacore, lemon, capers and green olives.
A Sicilian style tuna salad recipe that relies on high quality canned albacore, lemon, capers and green olives.
Fish with Fennel and Tomatoes
A Greek-inspired fish fillet recipe that marries the classic pairing of fish and fennel with a savory tomato sauce laced with sweet red wine and cinnamon.
A Greek-inspired fish fillet recipe that marries the classic pairing of fish and fennel with a savory tomato sauce laced with sweet red wine and cinnamon.
Lingcod with Tomato Sauce
A recipe for lingcod or cod steaks with a cumin-scented tomato sauce, accented with a bit of fresh dill. Lingcod is a perfect fish for this dish, but it will also work with bluefish, seabass, grouper or haddock.
A recipe for lingcod or cod steaks with a cumin-scented tomato sauce, accented with a bit of fresh dill. Lingcod is a perfect fish for this dish, but it will also work with bluefish, seabass, grouper or haddock.
Simple Unagi Eel
A simple unagi -- Japanese barbecued eel - recipe over seasoned rice.
A simple unagi -- Japanese barbecued eel - recipe over seasoned rice.
Striped Bass with Spring Onion
A recipe for striped bass (rockfish) dusted in rice flour and sauteed, then served with grilled spring onions. The rice flour gives it a light and crispy crust.
A recipe for striped bass (rockfish) dusted in rice flour and sauteed, then served with grilled spring onions. The rice flour gives it a light and crispy crust.
Italian Fish Crudo
The Italian version of sashimi, crudo -- meaning "raw" -- is simple raw fish dish. This crudo recipe is easy to do if you have top-quality ingredients.
The Italian version of sashimi, crudo -- meaning "raw" -- is simple raw fish dish. This crudo recipe is easy to do if you have top-quality ingredients.
King Crab with Ginger Sauce
A recipe for Alaskan king crab with ginger sauce. This simple recipe really brings out the flavor of the crab, and as king crabs are expensive, any recipe that does this is welcome.
A recipe for Alaskan king crab with ginger sauce. This simple recipe really brings out the flavor of the crab, and as king crabs are expensive, any recipe that does this is welcome.
Shrimp Ceviche
A recipe that uses the sustainably caught Northern pink shrimp, or pandalus borealis, in a light and refreshing ceviche. Marinating shrimp in citrus juice is a great way to make a cooling summer appetizer.
A recipe that uses the sustainably caught Northern pink shrimp, or pandalus borealis, in a light and refreshing ceviche. Marinating shrimp in citrus juice is a great way to make a cooling summer appetizer.
Pacific Surfperch
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. Although there are several kinds, such as calico, redtail and rubberlips, they are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
Pacific surfperch are mainstays of Pacific anglers who fish piers, jetties and beaches. Although there are several kinds, such as calico, redtail and rubberlips, they are best cooked whole and are often rich with fat.
My Mum's Clam Chowder
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
This is my mother's recipe for a New England-style clam chowder. It comes from her mother, and it is more of a Maine version than a Massachusetts version, which is very thick.
How to Make Boquerones
Instructions on how to make your own marinated white anchovies at home. These cured anchovies are called boquerones in Spain and gavros in Greece. Here's how to cure your own anchovies.
Instructions on how to make your own marinated white anchovies at home. These cured anchovies are called boquerones in Spain and gavros in Greece. Here's how to cure your own anchovies.
Spanish Shrimp
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
Recipe for Spanish-style sauteed shrimp with garlic, parsley and chiles.
Smoked Salmon Kedgeree Recipe
A traditional recipe for the English salmon dish kedgeree, which in this recipe uses smoked salmon or haddock.
A traditional recipe for the English salmon dish kedgeree, which in this recipe uses smoked salmon or haddock.
Italian Lobster Salad
A recipe for an Italian-style lobster salad that is great with either spiny lobsters or New England lobsters. The keys here are good tomatoes and fresh herbs.
A recipe for an Italian-style lobster salad that is great with either spiny lobsters or New England lobsters. The keys here are good tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Vietnamese Calamari Salad
A recipe for calamari salad that uses Vietnamese ingredients to make a bright, spicy squid salad that'll wake you up and make you ask for more.
A recipe for calamari salad that uses Vietnamese ingredients to make a bright, spicy squid salad that'll wake you up and make you ask for more.
Oven-Fried Sand Dab
A recipe for oven-fried Pacific sand dab with a fresh summer salad that uses tomatoes, avocado, fresh corn and sweet onions. Sanddabs are delicious little flatfish best cooked simply. This recipe uses less fat than the typical fried version.
A recipe for oven-fried Pacific sand dab with a fresh summer salad that uses tomatoes, avocado, fresh corn and sweet onions. Sanddabs are delicious little flatfish best cooked simply. This recipe uses less fat than the typical fried version.
Fennel-Cured Salmon
A simple recipe for a delicious salmon cured with salt, sugar and fennel that is fantastic served over crackers or bread.
A simple recipe for a delicious salmon cured with salt, sugar and fennel that is fantastic served over crackers or bread.
Using Different Flour for Fish
Tips on how different flours can change the flavor and texture of a recipe, especially when cooking fosh and seafood.
Tips on how different flours can change the flavor and texture of a recipe, especially when cooking fosh and seafood.
Halibut Ceviche
This ceviche recipe for citrus-marinated halibut uses a mix of herbs and spices commonly seen in Thai cooking. Halibut ceviche is a cool way to eat when it's hot out. You could also use snapper, rockfish, flounder or tuna in this recipe.
This ceviche recipe for citrus-marinated halibut uses a mix of herbs and spices commonly seen in Thai cooking. Halibut ceviche is a cool way to eat when it's hot out. You could also use snapper, rockfish, flounder or tuna in this recipe.
Angels on Horseback
A recipe for bacon-wrapped oysters, a dish known as angels on horseback. This oyster recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
A recipe for bacon-wrapped oysters, a dish known as angels on horseback. This oyster recipe is quick, easy and delicious.
Mediterranean Crispy Fish
A recipe for crispy frying a whole fish in a Mediterranean style, with chickpea flour. Frying fish in chickpea flour gives the fish a hearty, savory crust without being overwhelming. This crispy fish recipe works well with rockfish, rock cod, bluegills, walleye, bass, porgies or any small fish.
A recipe for crispy frying a whole fish in a Mediterranean style, with chickpea flour. Frying fish in chickpea flour gives the fish a hearty, savory crust without being overwhelming. This crispy fish recipe works well with rockfish, rock cod, bluegills, walleye, bass, porgies or any small fish.
Sauteed Halibut with Tomatoes
A recipe for sauteed halibut with tomatoes that are briefly simmered with a bit of fish stock. This is a great summer halibut recipe, but you could also use albacore, swordfish, shark, white seabass or yellowtail
A recipe for sauteed halibut with tomatoes that are briefly simmered with a bit of fish stock. This is a great summer halibut recipe, but you could also use albacore, swordfish, shark, white seabass or yellowtail
Salmon Cutlets with Rouille
A recipe for sauteed salmon cutlets served with a Provencal rouille sauce, which has saffron, garlic and olive oil. This salmon recipe is easy to make, but the sauce needs to sit so make the rouille sauce ahead.
A recipe for sauteed salmon cutlets served with a Provencal rouille sauce, which has saffron, garlic and olive oil. This salmon recipe is easy to make, but the sauce needs to sit so make the rouille sauce ahead.
Spanish Tuna Steaks
A recipe for tuna steaks with a Spanish-style sauce from the Canary Islands -- it's a rich, spicy salmorejo sauce with lots of paprika, garlic, wine and roasted red peppers. A recipe for any kind of tuna steak.
A recipe for tuna steaks with a Spanish-style sauce from the Canary Islands -- it's a rich, spicy salmorejo sauce with lots of paprika, garlic, wine and roasted red peppers. A recipe for any kind of tuna steak.
Flounder with Parsley Sauce
This flounder recipe relies on a versatile sauce best served with delicate fish such as flounder, sole or walleye. It also works with California halibut.
This flounder recipe relies on a versatile sauce best served with delicate fish such as flounder, sole or walleye. It also works with California halibut.
Sardinian Calamari Salad
A recipe for calamari salad that is based off a similar salad using lobster that is common in Sardinia, an island off Italy. This squid salad relies on fresh calamari, fresh herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes for its flavor.
A recipe for calamari salad that is based off a similar salad using lobster that is common in Sardinia, an island off Italy. This squid salad relies on fresh calamari, fresh herbs and vine-ripened tomatoes for its flavor.
Tuna Tartare
This is my recipe for a classic, tuna tartare. Use only the finest quality tuna for this.
This is my recipe for a classic, tuna tartare. Use only the finest quality tuna for this.
Poached Salmon Sous Vide
A recipe for poached salmon cooked sous vide, a fancy way of gently poaching salmon to keep it moist and flavorful.
A recipe for poached salmon cooked sous vide, a fancy way of gently poaching salmon to keep it moist and flavorful.
Spaghetti with Crab Sauce
A recipe for spaghetti with crab sauce. This is a tomato-based crab sauce made deliciously sweet from the crab meat.
A recipe for spaghetti with crab sauce. This is a tomato-based crab sauce made deliciously sweet from the crab meat.
Smelt with Vietnamese Sauce
A recipe for an Asian version of fried smelt with a Vietnamese dipping sauce. Fried whole fish are common in Asian seafood recipes, and this soy-lime dipping sauce goes well with the crispy smelt.
A recipe for an Asian version of fried smelt with a Vietnamese dipping sauce. Fried whole fish are common in Asian seafood recipes, and this soy-lime dipping sauce goes well with the crispy smelt.
Vietnamese Claypot Catfish
A recipe for a Vietnamese style simmered catfish fish that is traditionally cooked in a clay pot. It is flavored with a sweet-savory sauce that goes perfect with steamed rice.
A recipe for a Vietnamese style simmered catfish fish that is traditionally cooked in a clay pot. It is flavored with a sweet-savory sauce that goes perfect with steamed rice.
Spicy Deviled Crab
How to make deviled crab, a classic crab recipe that uses fresh crab, breadcrumbs, mustard and a dash of sherry to make a delicious appetizer or main course.
How to make deviled crab, a classic crab recipe that uses fresh crab, breadcrumbs, mustard and a dash of sherry to make a delicious appetizer or main course.
Chickpea Flour Halibut Cheeks
Fried halibut cheeks are a delicacy on the West Coast, much the same way fried cod cheeks are in the East. This recipe for halibut cheeks is unusual in that I use chickpea flour for the crust.
Fried halibut cheeks are a delicacy on the West Coast, much the same way fried cod cheeks are in the East. This recipe for halibut cheeks is unusual in that I use chickpea flour for the crust.
Fats, Oils and Fish
You will get different results depending on which oil you use to cook fish or seafood. Olive oil will do one thing, butter another and peanut oil something else. Here's how to choose.
You will get different results depending on which oil you use to cook fish or seafood. Olive oil will do one thing, butter another and peanut oil something else. Here's how to choose.
Spanish Scallops with Saffron
A recipe for seared scallops with saffron, onions and ham, a method used in Galicia in northern Spain. This scallop recipe works best with sea scallops, and tastes best with sweet onions and Serrano ham.
A recipe for seared scallops with saffron, onions and ham, a method used in Galicia in northern Spain. This scallop recipe works best with sea scallops, and tastes best with sweet onions and Serrano ham.
Cornmeal-Crusted Cod Cheeks
A traditional New England recipe for fried cod cheeks. This recipe uses an olive oil-based garlic-basil sauce to jazz up an old favorite. Cod cheeks and halibut cheeks are a delicacy that deserves to be better known.
A traditional New England recipe for fried cod cheeks. This recipe uses an olive oil-based garlic-basil sauce to jazz up an old favorite. Cod cheeks and halibut cheeks are a delicacy that deserves to be better known.
Simple Grilled Salmon
An easy and simple recipe for grilled salmon that give you both the cool grill marks on the meat and a crispy skin. These tips on grilling salmon will work with any kind: farmed, kings, sockeye or silver.
An easy and simple recipe for grilled salmon that give you both the cool grill marks on the meat and a crispy skin. These tips on grilling salmon will work with any kind: farmed, kings, sockeye or silver.
Grilled Anchovies
A Spanish recipe for grilled small fish, which could be anchovies, smelt, sardines, herrings or even small mackerel.
A Spanish recipe for grilled small fish, which could be anchovies, smelt, sardines, herrings or even small mackerel.
How to Clean Fresh Anchovies
Step by step instructions on how to clean anchovies. Cleaning fresh anchovies is easy with a few simple tips.
Step by step instructions on how to clean anchovies. Cleaning fresh anchovies is easy with a few simple tips.
Classic Fried Whitebait
A recipe for fried whitebait, or tiny whole fish such as blue anchovies, served with a garlicky aioli sauce. A delicious appetizer ot simple dinner.
A recipe for fried whitebait, or tiny whole fish such as blue anchovies, served with a garlicky aioli sauce. A delicious appetizer ot simple dinner.
Bass with Late-Harvest Veggies
A recipe for a simple seared bass -- seabass, striped bass, white bass or really any firm white fish -- served over a late-summer salad of beans, corn, avocado and cilantro. This recipe is a perfect way to eat fish for the fall harvest.
A recipe for a simple seared bass -- seabass, striped bass, white bass or really any firm white fish -- served over a late-summer salad of beans, corn, avocado and cilantro. This recipe is a perfect way to eat fish for the fall harvest.
Squid with Sherry Sauce
A Spanish recipe for squid in an aromatic sauce made with saffron, sherry, sherry vinegar, almonds and garlic. This calamari recipe can be made ahead and served at room temperature.
A Spanish recipe for squid in an aromatic sauce made with saffron, sherry, sherry vinegar, almonds and garlic. This calamari recipe can be made ahead and served at room temperature.
Spring Crab Salad
A refreshing crab salad recipe that relies on fresh lump crab meat and crisp green herbs. It is a perfect counterpoint to cloying mayonnaise-based seafood salads.
A refreshing crab salad recipe that relies on fresh lump crab meat and crisp green herbs. It is a perfect counterpoint to cloying mayonnaise-based seafood salads.
Salmon with Pesto and Pasta
A Northern Italian recipe for salmon served with a walnut-parsley pesto over pasta made with rye flour. Whole wheat flour also works well with this salmon recipe.
A Northern Italian recipe for salmon served with a walnut-parsley pesto over pasta made with rye flour. Whole wheat flour also works well with this salmon recipe.
Grilled Albacore Kebabs
A recipe for albacore tuna kebabs with bell peppers and onion. This is a quick, easy and low-fat tuna recipe that also works with swordfish or sturgeon.
A recipe for albacore tuna kebabs with bell peppers and onion. This is a quick, easy and low-fat tuna recipe that also works with swordfish or sturgeon.
Lebanese Tarator Sauce
A recipe for Lebanese tarator sauce, with pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Tarator sauce is excellent with firm fish such as swordfish, sturgeon or shark.
A recipe for Lebanese tarator sauce, with pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Tarator sauce is excellent with firm fish such as swordfish, sturgeon or shark.
Japanese King Crab Salad
A recipe for a simple Japanese king crab salad that highlights the flavors of the crab -- something you want to do with expensive king crab.
A recipe for a simple Japanese king crab salad that highlights the flavors of the crab -- something you want to do with expensive king crab.
Sardines Scapece
A recipe for fresh sardines split, fried and marinated in a vinegary, spicy sauce. This is sardines scapece, an Italian recipe from Campagnia.
A recipe for fresh sardines split, fried and marinated in a vinegary, spicy sauce. This is sardines scapece, an Italian recipe from Campagnia.
Japanese Shrimp with Egg
A Japanese shrimp recipe that relies on a special method for keeping the shrimp crispy, shrimp that you then coat them in egg yolk and serve over rice. It is a simple shrimp recipe that is definitely off the beaten path.
A Japanese shrimp recipe that relies on a special method for keeping the shrimp crispy, shrimp that you then coat them in egg yolk and serve over rice. It is a simple shrimp recipe that is definitely off the beaten path.
Chimichurri
A recipe for the Argentine sauce chimichurri, which is used on everything from beef to seafood. Chimichurri has garlci, parsley, red pepper and vinegar
A recipe for the Argentine sauce chimichurri, which is used on everything from beef to seafood. Chimichurri has garlci, parsley, red pepper and vinegar
Striper Salad with Veggies
A cool seafood salad recipe made with oil-poached striped bass and a variety of summer vegetables. Oil-poaching makes the striper luscious and the corn, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro add a nice kick.
A cool seafood salad recipe made with oil-poached striped bass and a variety of summer vegetables. Oil-poaching makes the striper luscious and the corn, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro add a nice kick.
Saffron halibut
This recipe is a play on color: Halibut steaks brined with saffron and served atop an Italian salsa verde. A perfect spring halibut recipe.
This recipe is a play on color: Halibut steaks brined with saffron and served atop an Italian salsa verde. A perfect spring halibut recipe.
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
A recipe for a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, great with fish and seafood.
A recipe for a classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, great with fish and seafood.
Sablefish with Ouzo Sauce
A recipe for sablefish fillet that marries its rich texture with a bright ouzo sauce.
A recipe for sablefish fillet that marries its rich texture with a bright ouzo sauce.
Dealing with Shad Bones
Many bony fish are delicious, such as shad, pike and herring, but how to deal with the bones? Briefly cooking and flaking the meat from a bony fish is the answer. Here are step by step instructions on how to go about it.
Many bony fish are delicious, such as shad, pike and herring, but how to deal with the bones? Briefly cooking and flaking the meat from a bony fish is the answer. Here are step by step instructions on how to go about it.
How to Smoke Sardines
A method and recipe for making smoked sardines. Smoking sardines gives you an effect like a kippered herring, and these sardines are great in salads or as a snack.
A method and recipe for making smoked sardines. Smoking sardines gives you an effect like a kippered herring, and these sardines are great in salads or as a snack.