Shrimp Bisque (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Serves 4
A cold, foggy coastal day… in Colorado! This creamy, warming shellfish soup has hints of paprika and a mild kick of cayenne at the end. Full of chowdery fish flavor, yet is dairy- and gluten-free. Cashew cream is used to thicken – no heavy cream and flour.
Cooking Tip: The shells of shellfish are loaded [...]

Seared Asian Salmon “Scallops” with Cucumber and Radish

Yield: 4 servings
This delicate fish dish uses the traditional Asian flavors of soy, ginger and toasted sesame oil for a mildly-flavored and easy to make entree. A raw salad of cucumber and radish is served on the side.
Cooking Tip: Slice fish fillets before cooking to get a smooth, clean cut. Use the sharpest knife [...]

Seared Prawns Simmered in Coconut Gravy

Serves 4
This is a mild Indian-fusion curry with roasted sweet potatoes and onions as a base for the sauce. Prawns are seared before simmering to bring out their “umami” – the savory taste. Spinach adds a pretty contrast in color. The roasted vegetables can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Cooking Tip: If you’re going [...]

Morning Miso Cup

Serves 2-4
A warm cup of miso is a smooth way to transition from slumber into the activities of the morning. I use “blond” miso for my soup, but any variety of miso will work. Make sure to read labels (many have grains that could be allergenic for some people). This soup welcomes additions like sliced [...]

3-Minute Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon Sushi Breakfast

Makes six 1-inch rolls
Making your own breakfast sushi is a fun way to break up morning mealtime monotony. It’s actually easy and takes only minutes to prepare. Use any left-over veggies in the fridge.
Cooking Tip: Nori seaweed sheets (sushi wrappers) are made by grinding seaweed and drying them into thin sheets. They can be found [...]

Recipe: Shrimp Skewers in Thai Peanut Marinade

FROM TURNING TIDES (NS)
Yield: 4 main dish or 24 appetizer servings
Sweet and sour tropical flavors caramelize on the grill to tantalize the taste buds. Bonus: Make a double batch of sauce for dipping. Shellfish, including shrimp, mussels and scallops, are the most environmentally friendly of all farmed fish. Always choose US raised (farmed or wild).
PEANUT [...]

Recipe: Tilapia Tortilla Stew

FROM TURNING TIDES (NS)
Yield: 4 servings
This Mexican salsa soup makes a light lunch or colorful first course for festive dinner parties. Tilapia is a mild and flaky white fish, and is a good, low-impact choice for farmed fish. Buy US raised if you can.
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 tablespoon for finish
2 cloves garlic, [...]

Pan-Seared Halibut Steaks

Yield: 2 servings
This recipe written by Alison Anton was published in Natural Solutions Magazine for an article on conscious seafood. Simple, light and healthy—lightly battered steaks are seared in olive oil and drizzled with a lemony finish. According to Environmental Defense’s Fish Buying Guide, wild Pacific halibut is “in the green”, making it one of [...]

Smoked Wild Salmon on the Stovetop Smoker

Yield: 2-4 servings

This recipe created by Alison Anton was published in Natural Solutions magazine. What fish lover doesn’t love smoked salmon? Make it at home with a smoker that fits right on top of the stove. It can be purchased online for under $40. Choose wild Alaskan salmon for health and sustainability.
1 tablespoon each dried [...]

POACHED SALMON WITH COCONUT-PISTACHIO CREAM

FROM ANTIINFLAMM (NS)
Serves 2
Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Salmon, Coconut Milk, Serrano Pepper, Garlic, Cilantro, Ginger, Lime
Gentle poaching keeps omega-3’s intact and yields a tender, juicy fish that flakes right off the fork.
POACHING LIQUID
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup water
1 lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1-1/4 pound wild salmon fillet, sliced into four equal pieces
SAUCE
1/2 [...]

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