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Halibut

Halibut Shallow-Poached in Olive Oil

Halibut fillets 4 skinless Sea salt & pepper to taste Olive oil ¾ C Spinach, chard, kale or other greens, sautéed Lemon juice, to taste Chives, snipped (optional)   Heat oil medium to trembling Salt & pepper filets, both sides Cook filets to opaque, 3 min each side Serve on bed of greens, top with […]

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Salmon

Fillet of Salmon in Chive Beurre Blanc-Sauce

2 pounds 1-inch thick fresh salmon fillets 4 ounces butter 4 shallots 1 cup white wine or champagne 4 Tbsp whipping cream 3 Tbsp chopped chives salt and pepper cayenne pepper Remove salmon skin and slice into 3-inch-wide strips. Melt 2 ounces butter in saucepan. Chop shallots in small pieces and add to butter, stirring […]

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Salmon

Sauteed Salmon Steaks

1 Tbsp oil 2 (6 to 8 oz. each) fresh/salmon steaks, thawed if necessary 3 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted 1 Tbsp soy sauce dash garlic powder 4 slices fresh lemon Heat oil in medium skillet; add salmon steaks. Combine butter, soy sauce and garlic powder; baste salmon steaks. Cook about 5 minutes or until […]

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Scallops

Scallops in Brown Butter Sauce

1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound block Parmesan cheese 1/2 pound mixed salad greens 1/4 cup vinaigrette 12 jumbo scallops chives, cut in 1-inch lengths Melt butter in a small saucepan until foam browns. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Add vinegar and whisk together. Shave slices of Parmesan off the […]

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Salmon

Grilled Salmon with Fennel Spice Rub

This recipe for a simple grilled salmon is from Anya Spence, harvest chef for Domaine Drouhin in Dundee, Ore. For an aromatic and attractive presentation, Spence suggest using fennel stalks and fronds as a bed for the fish when it comes off the grill. 1 Tbsp fennel seeds 1 1/2 Tbsp natural sea salt 1 […]

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Fish

Fennel Compote with Tomatoes, Olives and Fish (or Not)

1/4 cup good olive oil 1 bulb fennel (or two smaller ones), trimmed and chopped salt and pepper 1 tsp thyme leaves 1 Tbsp minced garlic 6 plum tomatoes, chopped (canned are fine but drain excess liquid) 1/2 cup big, plump olives, green or black or a combination, preferably unpitted 1/4 cup capers, optional 1/2 […]

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Fish

Padovani’s Grilled Lingcod with Compote of Sweet Peppers and Cumin

Use whatever assortment of sweet roasting peppers you can find, including red, yellow and green bells, pimientos, or various large Italian-style peppers. 2 pounds sweet peppers 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for rubbing the fish 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 Tbsp Pommery or other coarse grained mustard 1 Tbsp […]

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Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Thyme

1 Tbsp minced fresh lemon thyme or thyme 3 Tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp freshly ground pepper Salt, to taste 16 large shrimps, peeled and deveined Vegetable oil for cooking 1 lemon, cut into wedges In a bowl, combine lemon thyme, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and salt. […]

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Shrimp

Fiery Shrimp with Orange-Chile Vinaigrette

1 1/2 pounds raw medium-size shrimp, shelled, but tail left on The Vinaigrette 1 cup strained fresh orange juice Juice of 1 lime 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt Freshly ground pepper 3 tsp red chili powder (preferably a sweet/hot New Mexican chili powder) 3/4 cup mild olive oil […]

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Swordfish

Swordfish with Cilantro-Lime Cream

Stephen Sumner loves fish. In this straightforward presentation, he sauces one of his favorites, swordfish, with cilantro and fresh lime juice. about 1 pound swordfish steak (3/4-inch thick) 2 to 3 Tbsp Italian-style bread crumbs 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp minced green onion 2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro, plus a few sprigs 2 […]

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Tuna

Seared Tuna with Fennel and Lemon Slaw

For the slaw: grated zest of 1 lemon 4 tsp of fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 small heads fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped feathery green fennel fronds   For the tuna: 1 1/2 pounds tuna steak, in 1 […]

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Salmon

Alaska Salmon Baked with Pecan Crunch Coating

2 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp melted butter 4 tsp honey 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 2 tsp chopped parsley 4 (4 to 6-oz each) Alaska salmon fillets, thawed if necessary salt and black pepper lemon wedges Mix together mustard, butter and honey in a small bowl; set aside. […]

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Salmon

Broiled Salmon with Mustard and Sage Crust

4 boned salmon fillet (6 ounces each) 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 4 Tbsp chopped fresh sage or 1 Tbsp dried sage Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and brush them with oil on both sides. Mix together the mustard and sage. Coat the top of each fillet with the […]

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Salmon

Herbed Salmon Burgers

Canned salmon is almost always wild salmon. When salmon is process for canning, its bones become softened and edible, and a source of dietary calcium. Here, salmon is blended with oats (for body and soluble fiber) and grated fresh apple (for moistness, soluble fiber, and a pleasing contrast to the rich salmon) to make burgers. […]

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Orzo Salmon

Broiled Salmon with Orzo Salad

Wild or king salmon is in season now and often is available at supermarkets with quality fish counters, like Andronico’s, Whole Foods, Draeger’s and Mollie Stones. 1/2 pound orzo pasta 4 salmon fillets, 5 to 7 ounces each salt and pepper to taste paprika to taste 2 green onions, sliced 2 to 3 Tbsp olive […]

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Fish

Sauteed Butterfish Nicoise

Based on a recipe in “James Beard’s New Fish Cookery” (1976). In Beard’s words, “Serve this with sauteed potatoes and a bountiful salad and you will have a satisfying meal.” 1 pound butterfish, pan-dressed salt and pepper flour 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, with their […]

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Halibut

Sauteed Halibut with Mushrooms

A lot of halibut steaks are too large for a single serving, yet half a steak looks skimpy. In this dish, each half of a steak is divided into 2 thin pieces of fillet and top with a sauce. To double the recipe, cook the fish in 2 batches or use a second skillet. 1 […]

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Shrimp

Shrimp Scampi

2 pounds unpeeled,  jumbo shrimps 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp steak sauce 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp hot sauce 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley hot cooked fettuccine Peeled and devein shrimps; set aside. […]

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Swordfish

Sicilian Swordfish

4 swordfish steaks, 1/2-inch thick 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dry) Preheat a grill or the broiler for at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and freshly ground pepper and put them close under the burner or on the coals. Grill […]

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Halibut

Hearty Halibut

2 pounds halibut steaks or other fish steaks, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 Tbsp chopped pimiento 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 […]