Tag Archives: fish

Roasted Cod with Pineapple Sauce

Posted on 04/13/2012 by

Recently pineapple went on sale and actually was fresh and not about to rot before it got back to the house. In celebration, I may have over purchased a little bit. Luckily this dish came out perfect. Make sure to … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon

Posted on 03/09/2012 by

There is nothing better than smoked salmon when it comes to fish sandwiches. Of course smoked salmon is one of those foods that can probably be added to anything to make it taste better. This is a great way to … Continue reading →

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Pan Fried Perch on a Bed of Creamy Greens

Posted on 03/06/2012 by

This is a great way to fancy up a quick dinner. The greens can be made ahead of time and reheated if necessary. Remember to choose a firm flesh and somewhat fishy flavored variety of sea creature like perch, sea … Continue reading →

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Steel head trout with Grand Marnier

Posted on 12/23/2011 by

Steel head trout looks and tastes almost exactly like salmon, but at half the cost for fresh. Naturally I decided to give it a try and came up with this quick sauce to go along with it. Create individual polenta … Continue reading →

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Trout Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Posted on 10/07/2011 by

Poaching fish is a great way to quickly cook dinner and it keeps the fish from drying out. Any fish can be poached, but the best results come when using firm fleshed white fish such as sole, catfish or trout. … Continue reading →

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Cedar-planked salmon with bourbon and other good stuff

Posted on 09/07/2011 by

Really good Alaskan salmon went on sale at Fresh Market and this idea struck us. Next time I will buy more and smoke the rest. Marinade (for two good sized filets, see above) 1/2 cup of bourbon 1/2 cup marmalade … Continue reading →

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Vodka Cream Sauce

Posted on 05/10/2011 by

This is a simple sauce that goes well with most fish and shellfish. Double the recipe and it can also be tossed over pasta for a lighter alternative to Alfredo sauce. Normally I finish the sauce with vodka, but dry … Continue reading →

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English Food?

Posted on 04/17/2011 by

Just a few more shots from the wife’s trip to London. Above, the sausage and egg bap and the bubble and squeak at Wallace & Co in Putney. Fish and chips are par for the course when in London. So … Continue reading →

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Catfish with Lemon Caper Sauce

Posted on 03/31/2011 by

When I moved to Arkansas from San Diego — I know, odd choice — I soon found that well-priced fresh fish were almost non-existent. Sure it was available “freshly” frozen or at a price far north of $15 a pound … Continue reading →

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Fillet a Fish

Posted on 03/28/2011 by

No fingers were cut while bringing you this how to. Before you do anything else rinse the fish in cold water. Then cut off the fins as seen above. The easiest way to do this is to trace around the … Continue reading →

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